2015 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay

The Vasse Felix flagship chardonnay is made from the most striking parcels available each vintage. It is a Margaret River chardonnay icon. Selected batches are kept separate through the winemaking and maturation process, which involves natural fermentation with solids inclusion. These yeast lees are stirred regularly during the nine months the wine spends in French oak, about 50:50 new and second or third use. Importantly, with bright, natural acidity a priority, the wine is not put through malolactic fermentation. As James Halliday said (2009): ‘The mouthfeel and balance are flawless, supple yet focused, all the ingredients – fruit, oak, acidity – in perfect harmony and balance’.

One of the icons of Margaret River, a chardonnay that has had spectacular success in shows over the past 5+ years, this vintage typical. The mouthfeel and balance are flawless, supple yet focused, all the ingredients - fruit, oak, acidity - in perfect harmony and balance. Drink by 2028.
97 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion