Fraser Gallop
Parterre Chardonnay
A modern style of Margaret River Chardonnay ( think Deep Woods Estate Reserve- not Leeuwin Estate Art Series which is more old school). Lees stirring Burnt match, grilled nuts and lime. Funky. The type of Chardonnay that wins Trophies at major wine shows in Australia. Tasted again 70 weeks later on 5th May 2019 with consistent notes. The above still applies. Excellent QPR at $30.
A modern style of Margaret River Chardonnay ( think Deep Woods Estate Reserve- not Leeuwin Estate Art Series which is more old school). Lees stirring Burnt match, grilled nuts and lime. Funky. The type of Chardonnay that wins Trophies at major wine shows in Australia. Tasted again 70 weeks later on 5th May 2019 with consistent notes. The above still applies. Excellent QPR at $30.
Dec 27th, 2017Mid Lemon. Creamy nutty aromas. Restrained and in balance. Well made - one of the developing estates in the Margaret River. Great QPR.
Mid Lemon. Creamy nutty aromas. Restrained and in balance. Well made - one of the developing estates in the Margaret River. Great QPR.
May 6th, 2017A very worthy first glass of wine in a bit after giving my poor liver a much-needed rest.
A very worthy first glass of wine in a bit after giving my poor liver a much-needed rest.
Jan 6th, 2015This is exquisite. Clive Otto winemaker. Very excited to reconnect with a winemaker hero tomorrow at Fraser Gallop.
This is exquisite. Clive Otto winemaker. Very excited to reconnect with a winemaker hero tomorrow at Fraser Gallop.
Mar 8th, 2014Lean and taut currently, shows more oak and structure than the Singlefile, this needs 2-4 years of further aging, I think, but lovely complexity and long finish.
Lean and taut currently, shows more oak and structure than the Singlefile, this needs 2-4 years of further aging, I think, but lovely complexity and long finish.
Feb 25th, 2024Excellent Chardonnay, seems enemies nicer from a magnum, so moorish.
Excellent Chardonnay, seems enemies nicer from a magnum, so moorish.
Sep 15th, 2018I guess I'm out of touch with oaky Chardonnays. Thus was the best of a trio the other night though
I guess I'm out of touch with oaky Chardonnays. Thus was the best of a trio the other night though
Mar 22nd, 2017A very well made Chardonnay, made in a french Aussie style. What does that mean? No malo, limited battonage, focus on fruit and minerality in balance, while maintaining a lovely mouthfeel. Golden apple, pear, sweet cream flavors. Delicate nose.
A very well made Chardonnay, made in a french Aussie style. What does that mean? No malo, limited battonage, focus on fruit and minerality in balance, while maintaining a lovely mouthfeel. Golden apple, pear, sweet cream flavors. Delicate nose.
Jun 22nd, 2015