2024 Vasse Felix Chardonnay

This is the gold standard for reliable Margaret River Chardonnay.

It sits in that perfect sweet spot in the Vasse Felix hierarchy - a significant step up in complexity from the Filius, but without the scarcity (or price tag) of the Heytesbury. For our money, it is the best pound-for-pound representation of the region’s modern style.

The 2024 vintage was warm and fast, resulting in a wine that is generous and fleshy right out of the gate. Chief Winemaker Virginia Willcock has balanced that ripe fruit weight with the signature Vasse savoury edge - think struck match, sea spray, and a bit of "solidsy" funk derived from the wild ferment.

It delivers flavours of grilled nectarine and lemon biscuit with a lovely textural grip. It’s polished, it’s consistent, and it delivers exactly what you want from a classic Margaret River Chardonnay. A total no-brainer for the cellar or the fridge.

96 points
"What a great release, fresh and mineral yet showing a touch of the sun from the warmer vintage... So much generosity with a hint of funk, pure drive and a precise, compact style. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)