Vasse Felix Heytesbury Margaret River Chardonnay 750ml

Vintage 2024

'Dare I say it, but this could be the finest Heytesbury yet.' 99 Points An extraordinary wine of tension, energy and power. It’s the result of the earliest vintage on record at Vasse Felix, with the fruit being picked on 17 January. It’s a wine of power and generosity, yet the subtle secondary characters in here really do strike a complex note. It’s made predominantly from the Gingin clone and shows generosity, but typically lively acidity is there, and that wild fermentation adds richness and density. The aromas are a mix of brioche, subtle lemon curd, and cashew. But then there’s a bright minerality. The palate is almost lavish, yet it’s held tightly with that fine linear precision and crisp acidity. These wines have certainly become slightly more generous in recent years and allow the full expression of the Gingin clone from these distinct sites. It’s another outstanding wine. Dare I say it, but this could be the finest Heytesbury yet. Ray Jordan The WA Wine Review 2026, 12 Nov 2025

Bright pale straw with a subtle green tinge. A powerful and expressive nose, layering peach, mandarin peel and preserved lemon. Savoury notes of pine forest, native sage and roasted cashew are complemented by struck flint and wet stone, all seamlessly integrated. The palate is richly layered yet precise, with a deeper, fuller fruit core than more classical vintages. A gentle saline edge gives way to flavours of peach and sage, with nuances of ginger, fennel and kaffir lime, complemented by a soft, chewy biscotti note. The palate builds to a long, dry and tightly structured finish.