Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vasse Felix
Label Name:
 
Filius Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93 (2024); James Halliday ~91; Listed/tasted by IWSC; multiple strong reviews from Wine. com, Winebow and regional retailers

Tasting Note
Bright pale straw. Citrus blossom, white nectarine, preserved lemon, jasmine and pineapple with toasted cashew, subtle flint and saline minerality. Fresh, textural palate with chalky fine finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, grilled chicken, roast pork, soft cheeses. Asian: sashimi, sushi, tempura, miso-glazed fish, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese dishes.

Production Method
100% Chardonnay; whole-berry air-bag press, 100% wild/native fermentation in French oak barriques, lees-aged ~8 months, partial malolactic, 20% new oak (approx).

Vineyard Info
Vasse Felix, founded 1967 by Dr Tom Cullity, is a flagship Margaret River estate. Uses heritage Gingin clone and selects parcels across estate; Virginia Willcock leads winemaking.