The 2020 Voyager Estate Museum Chardonnay is a mature-release Margaret River Chardonnay crafted from a selection of the estate’s finest certified organic parcels from an exceptional vintage. Fruit was sourced from seven vineyard blocks planted to four Chardonnay clones, combining the concentration of Gingin with the texture, finesse and freshness of Dijon clones. The wine shows grapefruit zest, lemon meringue tart and butterscotch alongside fine toasted oak and a clean chalky mineral character.
On the palate, it is soft yet intensely flavoured, with layers of concentrated citrus and orchard fruit supported by bright acidity and a finely textured mouthfeel. Grapefruit and lemon are complemented by creamy lemon meringue, gentle butterscotch and subtle toasted-nut notes, while carefully integrated French oak adds savoury depth and polish. Selected parcels underwent malolactic fermentation to build texture, followed by nine months of French oak maturation and regular bâtonnage. The result is a Chardonnay that balances richness and power with freshness, finishing long, dry and chalky with lingering citrus, toast and mineral notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Chardonnay collectors and drinkers who enjoy mature Margaret River whites with concentration, texture and developed complexity. The 2020 vintage has already gained bottle-aged depth while retaining the acidity and mineral structure needed for further development. Best enjoyed now or over the next 6–10 years, with Voyager Estate suggesting cellaring potential of up to 15 years. Serve lightly chilled with butter-poached marron, seared scallops with brown butter, roast chicken with morels, grilled turbot with beurre blanc, lobster, or mushroom and truffle risotto.
