Nose
Very lifted, elegant and complex with honey nougat, green
pineapple, lemon pith, lovely hints of nectarine, ginger, sage,
custard tart crust, almond meal and cedar.
Palate
Tight, restrained and complex with some creaminess
immediately, but arriving quickly is fine, taut natural acidity
carrying refined flavours. Lemon pith with hints of lime and
custard tart are carried long on a dry finish to the palate which
will soften and develop complexity with time.
Growing Conditions
Vasse Felix Chardonnay is typified by its bright, elegant fruit, subtle wild complexities and a tight acid structure, reflecting the vibrancy and purity of this variety in Margaret River. 'Filius' translates to 'son of' in Latin, reflecting the relationship between this wine and its premier 'father'.Moderate spring conditions at the end of 2015 helped establish a
healthy fruitset and better yields than the previous two seasons.
January temperatures were warm, interrupted by one rainfall
event late in the month, great viticulture management, clean,
well-trimmed canopies and subsequent warm weather prevented
disease risk. White varieties were harvested throughout February
with elegant flavours and bright natural acidity
Winemaking
ll parcels were treated in respect of the unique qualities coming
from our vineyard sites through natural fermentation with varying
solids levels, fine French oak and battonage programs tailored to
the individual batch. Following 9 months of maturation in oak the
parcels of vibrant fruit and elegant fruit weight with complexity
were combined to create a unique varietal Chardonnay from
Margaret River. This year we underwent MLF as the acids were
high at harvest.
Appearance
Pale straw with a green tinge
