Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2006 Tuesday, May 13 2008
Tasting Notes and Australia and Margaret River and Variety and White and chardonnay
I’m going on holiday tomorrow for a week and have about 40 notes I’d like to write up..but that’s not going to happen tonight. I’ll aim to knock up about six or seven and have them magically pop up each day in my absence….which may or may not make your little hearts grow fonder.
There’s a bit of spicy clove oak here but it sits comfortably on a bead of cream, lime/citrus and figs. It feels medium to full bodied and has a creamy yeasty texture with fine acidity pulling it into shape, freshening and lengthening the palate. Citrus, figs, spice and savoury lees are the main flavours and the finish is long, creamy and spicy but not without a bit of controlled flinty grip on exit. A top Chardonnay of complexity and sophistication that’s ready to go now.
Rated : 94 Points
Tasted : May08
Alcohol : 13%
Price : $45
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2012
Source : Winery Sample
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2 Responses to “Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2006”
May 14th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
I heard you are going to try and visit (and eat a big mac) in every McDondald’s in NSW in a seven day period.
Good luck
May 14th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
And look at the restraint with the alcohol. Will make up for the 39 other wines you had to get though
Great wine this one. Lovely contrast to the Cape Mentelle 2006 for mine. Two sides of the Margaret River style.
cheers
Carl