The 2024 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay is one of Australia’s benchmark Chardonnay wines from Margaret River, produced by the region’s founding winery. It represents the estate’s flagship white, combining fruit from elite vineyard parcels to deliver precision, power and longevity.
The nose is intensely complex and layered, showing white peach, grapefruit and preserved lemon, alongside toasted cashew, brioche and floral notes. There is a clear mineral and saline edge, with flinty nuances adding depth and sophistication.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with a textural, shapely mouthfeel and vibrant acidity. Citrus, stone fruit and nutty oak elements are supported by a chalky mineral backbone, leading to a long, precise and powerful finish. The wine combines generosity with tension - a hallmark of top Margaret River Chardonnay.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is a top-tier Australian Chardonnay and a true icon of Margaret River - often positioned alongside Leeuwin Art Series and Cullen Kevin John. Compared to Burgundy, it offers slightly more fruit power while retaining minerality and structure; compared to richer New World Chardonnay, it shows better balance and tension. This is a serious cellar-worthy white. Drink with decanting now or cellar to 2040+. Perfect with lobster, scallops, roast chicken or fine dining.
