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AUSTRALIA
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Tournon
WINERY OVERVIEW
In 2009 Michel Chapoutier purchased two Australian vineyards: Shays Flat Estate and
Landsborough Valley Estate in the Victorian Pyrenees. He recognized that the cool weather
patterns and remarkable diversity of soil and exposures in this region would allow him to
make distinctive wines from the Syrah/Shiraz grape of his homeland, utilizing his biodynamic
winegrowing philosophy.
LOCATION OF VINEYARD
A southern extension of the Great Dividing Range, the Victorian Pyrenees foothills and ranges
create a remarkable diversity of microclimates and soils that provide a wealth of variety for
winemakers. The vineyards consist of ancient soils and exposures, resulting in low cropping
vines ideal for intensely flavorful wines. Soils range from highly draining quartz laden to red
ferruginous schist, shale, and clay. The vineyards are farmed with a focus on maintaining a
good balance with the natural environment, while working where necessary and appropriate
to improve soil and vineyards conditions.
WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY
Named after the Hermitage commune, Tournon leads the movement in Australia towards
elegant, balanced wines. The philosophy centers on respect – respect for the terroir, the
fruit, and the consumer. The focus is on maintaining good balance in the vineyard’s natural
environment while working where appropriate and necessary to improve soil and vineyard
conditions. The same dedication is given to the entry-level wines as is given to the more
prestigious ones.
Owned by
:
Michel Chapoutier
Winemaker
:
Various
Founded in
:
2009
Region
:
Victorian Pyrenees
Country
:
Australia
Wines
: Tournon, Mathilda White
Tournon, Mathilda Rosé
Tournon, Mathilda Shiraz
Tournon, Shays Flat Vineyard Shiraz
Tournon, Lady’s Lane Vineyard Shiraz