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Margaret River Chardonnay GI Wine Guide

Layered Chardonnay with concentrated fruit, texture and lively acidity

ChardonnayServe 10–12°CAge Enjoy young or cellar concentrated examples
Margaret River Chardonnay wine colour in the glass
Typical colourMedium lemon

Overview

Concentrated fruit and a fresh acid line underpin Margaret River Chardonnay. Barrel fermentation and lees ageing often contribute texture without obscuring its citrus and stone-fruit character.

In The Glass

Colour
Medium lemon
Nose
Grapefruit, White peach, Flint and Nougat.
Palate
Layered Chardonnay with concentrated fruit, texture and lively acidity. Generally full-bodied, crisp acidity, dry, with a long finish.

Tasting Profile

Body Full4/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5

Grapes

Chardonnay

Aromas And Notes

GrapefruitWhite peachFlintNougat

Terroir

Maritime conditions moderated by the Indian and Southern Oceans.

Food Pairings

Roast chickenLobsterPumpkin ravioliSeared scallops