Vasse Felix
Filius Chardonnay
Chardonnay from Western Australia, Australia
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Vasse Felix
Established in 1967 by regional pioneer Dr Tom Cullity Vasse Felix is Margaret River's founding wine estate. Pristine isolation ancient lands and twin oceans make Margaret River a wine paradise and one of the world’s greatest environments to grow ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. These varieties alongside Shiraz and Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends are the primary focus at Vasse Felix. All wines are grown in Vasse Felix’s four Margaret River vineyards then vinified and bottled within the modern winery situated at the Home Vineyard overlooking the Wilyabrup Brook. The Vasse Felix Cellar Door - also located at the Home Vineyard - is renowned. Featuring a tasting room wine lounge art gallery wine museum and one of Australia's most acclaimed restaurants visitors are welcomed from all around the world eager for the ultimate Vasse Felix experience. There are many things that make Vasse Felix the special place it is: the incredible environment and climate of Margaret River their secure family ownership their treasured heritage and their priceless vineyards. But above all it's the dedication of the entire team to continue Dr Cullity's original aim for Vasse Felix: to make the best possible wine.
Description
Appearance: Pale straw with a green tinge. Nose: Very lifted, elegant and complex with honey nougat, green pineapple, lemon pith, lovely hints of nectarine, ginger, sage, custard tart crust, almond meal and cedar. Palate: Tight, restrained and complex with some creaminess immediately, but arriving quickly is fine, taut natural acidity carrying refined flavours. Lemon pith with hints of lime and custard tart are carried long on a dry finish to the palate which will soften and develop complexity with time.
Food Pairing
Pork, Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Vegetarian, Poultry