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Notes:
WINE DESCRIPTION:
A pure, elegant and vibrant style of Chardonnay, embracing the region's powerful fruit with
complexity and restraint to express the environment, with the hallmarks of Vasse Felix's
premier vineyards.
Moderate spring conditions at the end of 2015 helped establish a healthy fruitset and better
yields than the previous two seasons. January temperatures were warm, interrupted by one
rainfall event late in the month, great viticulture management, clean, well-trimmed canopies
and subsequent warm weather prevented disease risk. White varieties were harvested
throughout February with elegant flavours and bright natural acidity.
The fruit was hand-harvested and chilled, gently whole-bunch pressed and transferred to
French oak barriques as unclarified juice for fermentation with only natural yeasts from the
vineyard. We allowed this vintage to undergo Malolactic Fermentation due to its high natural
acids, resulting in a softer acidity. Each parcel was left on lees in barrel for 9 months of
maturation with battonage, 100% French oak (42% new, 58% 1-2 yo)
TASTING NOTES:
Deep straw with a green tinge. NOSE A wealthy, complex perfume of lemon pie crust mingles
with hints of pineapple and buttery apple. Subtle secondary notes of nougat, spiced oak and
croissant bring depth to the appealing bouquet. A full bodied palate with a fine structural
backbone. Arrives soft and rich with a creamy, broad fruit base. A lovely, fine acid line maintains
vibrancy, while wood spice and custard cream flavours extend the long, dry finish