Nose
A wealthy, complex perfume of lemon pie crust mingles
with hints of pineapple and buttery apple. Subtle secondary notes
of nougat, spiced oak and croissant bring depth to the appealing
bouquet.
Palate
A full bodied palate with a fine structural backbone.
Arrives soft and rich with a creamy, broad fruit base. A lovely, fine
acid line maintains vibrancy, while wood spice and custard cream
flavours extend the long, dry finish.
Growing Conditions
A pure, elegant and vibrant style of Chardonnay, embracing the
region's powerful fruit with complexity and restraint to express
the environment, with the hallmarks of Vasse Felix's premier
vineyards.
Winemaking
The fruit was hand-harvested and chilled, gently whole-bunch
pressed and transferred to French oak barriques as unclarified
juice for fermentation with only natural yeasts from the vineyard.
We allowed this vintage to undergo Malolactic Fermentation due
to its high natural acids, resulting in a softer acidity. Each parcel
was left on lees in barrel for 9 months of maturation with
battonage.
Appearance
Deep straw with a green tinge.
