Vasse Felix Premium Chardonnay 2023

Grape Varietals & Region:100% Chardonnay from Margaret River, Australia.

Taste Profile:Resolved and fine, revealing complex perfumes of lemon custard, accented by a hint of fennel seed and yellow flowers. The beautiful influence of yeast lees is evident, with enticing aromas of shortbread, lemon meringue, and crunchy nectarine. A tight, elegant palate with impressive fruit weight and underlying power. Beautifully mouthwatering, with a subtle saline minerality and polished acidity. The finish is dry and savoury, enhanced by delicate notes of nectarine and wood spice.

Winemaking Process: Selected Premier sections of Chardonnay from our two vineyards in Wilyabrup and Wallcliffe, both on the lean soil of the coastal ridge, produce concentrated low yielding Chardonnay. Some sections were hand-harvested, gently whole-bunch pressed and transferred to French oak barriques as unclarified juice for fermentation. The balance were Selectiv harvested and direct pressed with very high solids, cloudy juice,
racked to barrel. All batches were fermented with natural yeasts from the vineyard. Each batch was left on lees in barrel for 9 months of maturation with an additional 6 months blended in the cellar for harmonisation before bottling. The majority of our Premier Chardonnay sections are Gingin clone (78%), which offers strength, power and structure and the balance, small sections of Bernard clones 95, 96 and 76 which bring lightness softness and creaminess for ultimate palate comfort.