2018 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay, Margaret River
A$85.00
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VASHEC186
Matured in French Oak Barrique 42% new, 58% 1-3 year old 9 months
Pale straw with a green tinge. An enticing, complex array of citrus, lemon/lime rind and pith, with light pineapple and sweet pie crust. Inviting savourymcomplexities of mushroom, ocean and flinty fire cracker complete the elegant perfume.
A fleshy entrance with lovely weight and richness is supported by the structure of classic Heytesbury acid and pithy firmness. An almost cuddly core reveals beautiful lemon sponge characters, then finishes dry with hints of fresh sage and stone flint. Cellar now until 2025.
It’s as if Vase Felix has been working towards this release over years. There is power and finesse and subtle expression. Lemony with cereal notes and roasted cashew. The palate holds it line to a long finish. Naturally fermented with nine months in new and old oak.”
98 points Ray Jordan westaustralian.com.au
If the greatest wines of all prove their merit by virtue of rock-solid consistency from season to season, Heytesbury has attained the pinnacle of Australian chardonnay. The pinpoint accuracy of 2018 is breathtaking, with purity and focus that belie its deep, rising, swirling concentration and disarming line and length. Grand cru by every definition.”
98 points Tyson Stelzer
Heytesbury has always been a yin and yang wine. It has power, structure and depth yet can appear reticent in its youth. The fruit is fabulous. Wafts of lemon balm, ginger cream and spicy oak too but it is all about the palate - linear, long, super fine, a tight acid line, it has a crushed rock character with moreish flinty sulphides - the list goes on. Everything in sync. It’s one heck of a classy chardonnay.
98 points Jane Faulkner winecompanion.com.au
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Margaret River |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 98 |
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