Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay Margaret River

Margaret River, Australia

Vasse Felix's Heytesbury Chardonnay is one of Australia's greatest white wines: single-vineyard Margaret River Chardonnay from biodynamically farmed old-vine blocks, whole-bunch pressed and fermented in French Burgundy barrique. Pale gold with extraordinary complexity: white peach, preserved lemon, roasted hazelnut, struck flint mineral, and a cream-textured palate of great length. The wine has Burgundy's texture combined with Margaret River's natural acid precision. Ages beautifully over 10-15 years.

Pairing intelligence

• starter: Heytesbury Chardonnay's mineral precision and preserved lemon character achieves elegant harmony with crab velouté — the wine's struck flint mineral bridges the crab's sweetness while the preserved lemon amplifies the corn's natural sweetness; chive crème fraîche echoes the wine's herb-cream dimension. A starter pairing of outstanding Chardonnay and Australian seafood character.
• main: Vasse Felix Heytesbury's extraordinary Chardonnay complexity and struck-flint mineral depth achieves a compelling elevation with roasted lobster — the wine's hazelnut and cream character bridges bisque butter's richness; charred leek provides a smoke dimension that echoes the wine's mineral complexity; the lobster's natural sweetness is amplified by the Chardonnay's stone fruit. A pairing that positions Margaret River Chardonnay at Australia's highest level.