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Vasse Felix

Vasse Felix

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Grilled Lemon, Lime Leaf, Salty Freshness, and Textural Generosity

Discover the bright, accessible side of Margaret River with Vasse Felix's "Filius" Chardonnay. Crafted entirely from estate-grown fruit, this impressive 2025 vintage bursts with vibrant aromas of grilled lemons, lime leaves, and juicy grapefruit. It expertly balances generous, rounded fruit with a highly textural mid-palate and mouthwatering, salty freshness. Crisp, mineral-driven, and exceptionally well-priced, it is an outstanding introduction to Western Australia's premier white wine region.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Rounded & Textural ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Bright, Mouthwatering & Saline ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (French oak barriques) ●●●●●

Critical Recognition

James Suckling 93 pts
  • 93 Points - James Suckling: An impressive, entry-level, estate grown chardonnay with aromas of grilled lemons, lime leaves and grapefruit, balanced by salty freshness and generosity. The palate is rounded and textural, with bright acidity, generous fruit and a long, mouthwatering and minerally finish. A good value. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay: Crafted as the highly accessible, fruit-forward sibling to the estate’s premier Chardonnay, retaining Vasse Felix's signature elegance and quality.
  • Terroir: Sourced entirely from the estate's sustainably farmed vineyards in Margaret River, where cooling maritime breezes from the Indian and Southern Oceans lock in vibrant acidity and a distinct sea-salt minerality.
  • Winemaking: Fermented predominantly with wild yeasts. The winemaking team balances pure fruit expression with complexing techniques like malolactic fermentation and careful lees stirring (batonnage) to build texture without heaviness.
  • Elevage: Matured in French oak barriques (using a high percentage of older oak). This imparts a rounded, creamy mid-palate structure while ensuring the primary citrus and stone fruit remain at the forefront.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2025 vintage is characterized by exceptional energy and value, offering an impressively generous palate backed by crystalline, mouthwatering tension. Bottled under screw cap to guarantee freshness.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a brilliant pale straw, this energetic Chardonnay opens with an enticing, deeply aromatic bouquet. Zesty notes of lime leaves and pink grapefruit are layered with the inviting warmth of grilled lemons and a subtle hint of flint. On the palate, it delivers a masterclass in balance: a generously rounded and textural core of fruit is sharply cut by bright, driving acidity. A distinct, savory salty freshness carries through the mid-palate, culminating in a long, mouthwatering, and highly mineral finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at 50-54°F (10-12°C) in a standard white wine glass to highlight the zesty citrus and mineral edge.
  • Decanting: Not required. Ready for immediate enjoyment, it pairs wonderfully with grilled snapper, roast chicken with herbs, or a fresh Caesar salad. While it can be cellared for a few years, it is immensely delicious right now.

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