Vasse Felix

Heytesbury Margaret River Chardonnay

9.317 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Darren Dittrich

I should have expected this: the 2013 vintage is great, but not drinking as well as the 2012, 2010, or 2008 vintages. And I love bright wines... this one’s pH is 3.11 according to Galloni. Needs a few more years for the acid to harmonize with the relatively heavy new oak flavors.

I should have expected this: the 2013 vintage is great, but not drinking as well as the 2012, 2010, or 2008 vintages. And I love bright wines... this one’s pH is 3.11 according to Galloni. Needs a few more years for the acid to harmonize with the relatively heavy new oak flavors.

1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2018
Terumi Okino

Terumi had this 9 years ago

Terumi had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2015
Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.0

Big bold wine, lots of sulfitic character, some dairy/malo flavours, full bodied, slight hint of spice and medium acidity keeping it all in check

Big bold wine, lots of sulfitic character, some dairy/malo flavours, full bodied, slight hint of spice and medium acidity keeping it all in check

1 person found it helpfulAug 24th, 2015
Adam Dromi

Delicious. Flint, line, chalk, some citrus characteristics, toast. Good use of oak. Great little chardy #aussiewine

Delicious. Flint, line, chalk, some citrus characteristics, toast. Good use of oak. Great little chardy #aussiewine

1 person found it helpfulApr 13th, 2015
Scott Rowe

Complex and inviting

Complex and inviting

Aug 24th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.9

Classy stuff, with great fruit presence and lifted acidity. The oak is well-handled, but despite being flawlessly created, it's also somewhat boring....

Classy stuff, with great fruit presence and lifted acidity. The oak is well-handled, but despite being flawlessly created, it's also somewhat boring....

Mar 29th, 2015
Carter White

Lemon, butter, and gunpowder, racy and intense.

Lemon, butter, and gunpowder, racy and intense.

Mar 23rd, 2023
Gordon Wilkie

Fresh and peachy yet still finishes with a slight buttery roundness.

Fresh and peachy yet still finishes with a slight buttery roundness.

Aug 18th, 2015
Marek Wojt

One of Australia's better Chardonnays needs warmer temps open up 93 (96) 😊 2018-2025

One of Australia's better Chardonnays needs warmer temps open up 93 (96) 😊 2018-2025

Jul 27th, 2015
Doug Kahn

Doug had this 9 years ago

Doug had this 9 years ago

Mar 15th, 2016