Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2023

Fresh and finely layered, showing white peach, citrus, pear and subtle floral notes alongside savoury complexity and restrained oak. The palate is elegant and textured, with vibrant acidity, mineral tension and a persistent, refined finish balancing fruit richness with freshness.

Food Pairing: Pair with grilled fish, roast chicken, lobster, creamy seafood pasta, scallops, soft cheeses, or roasted cauliflower.

97 Points - James Suckling

An intensely complex and inviting nose with aromas of lemon curd, grapefruit rind, orange blossoms and gunsmoke. The medium-bodied palate has a textural mouthfeel and vivid acidity, showing notes of lime zest, mandarin pith, fresh pineapple and cookies. Multidimensional and giving with an underlying tension. Exceptional. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

97 Points - Robert Park The Wine Advocate

The 2023 Heytesbury Chardonnay reveals all the poise and balance we expect from the season. It is awesome. This feels totally weighted on the back palate. The fruit intensity, coupled with powerful acidity and phenolic presence, fully penetrates beyond mere "flavor experience" and dives deep into the senses; the only option left is to ride that wave until it slowly fades. It's a persistent, sophisticated wine of latent power and patience. While this is released two years from harvest, it doesn't start to show its complex potential until around five years from harvest and far beyond that. It's slow to emerge and slow to age. This is a 100% Gingin clone Chardonnay, matured in French oak barriques, 52% new, for nine months, with seven months blended in tank prior to bottling. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

94 Points - Wine Spectator

A swirl of caramel, wildflower honey and candied ginger adds complexity and depth to the vibrant core of fresh lemon, pear and apple flavors, with details of nutmeg, cardamom and wild fennel pollen on a sleek and juicy frame. Shows restraint on the finish. Drink now through 2037.