96 Points - Erin Larkin
Located in the heart of Western Australia’s renowned Margaret River wine region, Pierro has a viticultural pedigree second to none. Owned and managed by Dr Mike Peterkin, Pierro is widely considered one of Australia's leading Chardonnay makers, and notably produced the first Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon blend in Australia.
Pierro's 'L.T.C' is always a benchmark example of this popular Margaret River style and the 2025 vintage is another brilliant release that is already receiving plenty of acclaim. A blend of Semillon (45%), Sauvignon Blanc (32%), which as is the Pierro way is joined by a 'little touch of Chardonnay' (23%). This sees a small amount of barrel ferment that adds a creamy texture, depth and length rarely associated with this style.
Opening with fresh, vibrant tropical fruit aromas, the palate is packed with citrus, pear, green apple and melon flavours. Another intense, precise and minerally example of L.T.C, this is delicious when young but has the capacity and backbone to mature and develop in the bottle.
"96 Points. The wine is typically crunchy and fresh on release but also ages exceptionally well, and I have had the benefit of some extensive verticals over the past 15 years. Aromatically, the wine leads with notes of white spring flowers, wax, nashi pear and green apple. In the mouth, the wine is typically textural and fresh, with layers of shaved fennel and saline acidity. Ripe nashi pear also appears on the palate. This release is perhaps a little softer than the previous to my memory and is all the better for it. I love it. Actually, I think it's the best release of LTC I've ever tasted"- Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate.
"94 Points. Semillon (45%), Sauvignon Blanc (32%), Chardonnay (23%). As far as I know, Pierro is probably the only producer who adds Chardonnay to the classic SSB blend. And it works. This is a great release. It’s juicy but stays tight and balanced. Lime, green apple, melon, bright acidity, a very subtle herbal/grassy flavour, fine chalky grip, a dollop of vanilla yoghourt, with a limey finish of excellent length. Very nice. 13.5% alc. $40. Screwcap"- Gary Walsh, The Wine Front.
