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Vasse Felix

Vasse Felix

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Kaleidoscopic Fruit, Pristine Freshness, Composed Power, and Masterful Finesse

Experience a true Margaret River icon with the 2022 Heytesbury Chardonnay from Vasse Felix. Moving gracefully away from the heavy, flinty styles of the past, this vintage achieves an unprecedented level of lightness, freshness, and finesse. It remains powerful and infinitely composed, offering a kaleidoscopic array of pristine fruit. Widely considered one of the greatest Heytesbury releases ever, it is a masterclass in elegant, restrained Chardonnay.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Powerful & Composed ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Vibrant, Fresh & Crystalline ●●●●●
Oak Restrained & Masterfully Integrated ●●●●●

Critical Recognition

Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 97 pts
  • 97 Points - Wine Advocate: The 2022 Heytesbury Chardonnay is lighter, fresher and finer than I can ever remember the Heytesbury tasting on release. It stylistically made a name for itself in the mid 2000s for the high-solid ferments, flinty reduction and spice aplenty. These days, I feel the style has swung gently back toward the middle, presenting us with a wine that is infinitely composed, powerful, restrained and yet kaleidoscopic in its fruit profile. I am not a fan of bombastic "best ever" statements, but this may go down as one of the greatest Heytesburys I have had the pleasure of tasting on release, and that is a statement that pays respect to the 2010 and 2013 vintages. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay: The flagship white from Vasse Felix, meticulously crafted by Chief Winemaker Virginia Willcock from the estate’s absolute best vineyard parcels.
  • Evolution of Style: While the mid-2000s Heytesbury was defined by heavy struck-flint reduction and high-solids fermentation, current vintages have evolved into a far more refined, transparent, and elegantly restrained expression.
  • Terroir: Sourced from old, low-yielding vines in Margaret River, capturing the region's hallmark maritime influence that preserves intense natural acidity and complex aromatics.
  • Elevage: Fermented and matured in premium French oak barriques, expertly calibrated to support rather than overshadow the pristine fruit.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2022 vintage (13.0% ABV) is hailed as a landmark release, standing alongside the legendary 2010 and 2013 vintages. It offers unprecedented lightness and finesse without sacrificing its signature power.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a brilliant, pale golden-straw, this iconic Chardonnay opens with a kaleidoscopic and highly detailed bouquet. It gracefully eschews aggressive flinty reduction in favor of pristine citrus blossom, white peach, and subtle, interwoven spices. On the palate, it is a marvel of balance—infinitely composed and undeniably powerful, yet striking a pose of remarkable lightness and crystalline freshness. A vivid spine of acidity drives the generous, layered fruit toward a masterfully restrained, long, and elegant finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at 52-55°F (11-13°C) in a large Burgundy bowl to allow its kaleidoscopic aromatics to fully unfurl.
  • Decanting: A 30 to 45-minute decant is highly recommended in its youth. Sealed under a premium screw cap for flawless preservation, this wine is built for serious cellaring and will continue to evolve beautifully over the next 10-15 years.

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