2017 Marchand & Burch Chardonnay, Porongurup, Mount Barker

A pale and limpid straw in appearance. Delicate floral aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossom and jasmine, embellished with pear essence, nutmeal and lemon curd provide an enticing entrée to the palate. 

Flavours of stone fruit, melon and fig meld with nutmeal and caramel in a silky and seamless manner. The fine, mineral acidity and oak tension given restraint, texture and length to the palate. 

A wine of fine structure, silky elegance with a restrained purity and power. Drink for the next 6 to 8 years

From the highest points of the Porongurup and Mount Barker subregions, and vinified using standard up to date practises. It has length, breadth and depth to its perfectly ripened fruit, white peach, nectarine and fig with a coronet of French oak

95 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au