Clairault Margaret River Chardonnay 2022

Vineyards

71% Ironstone Vineyard, Wilyabrup
29% Bridgeland Vineyard, Karridale

Growing

This wine is lead by Gingin clone chardonnay from our
Ironstone Vineyard, known for it’s concentration and
complexity. A portion of Clone 5 chardonnay from our cooler
southern Bridgeland Vineyard is combined to add texture and
additional flavour.

Winemaking

The fruit for our Chardonnay is harvested and pressed as both
whole cluster and cold crushed fruit, in order to sculpt wines
boasting great length, texture and sophistication, as well as
density of fruit and a bold complex palate. The juice is barrel
fermented in roughly 40% new, 30% 2nd fill and 30% 3rd fill
French oak barriques. It is then aged in oak for 9 months.

Vintage 

A warm and dry growing season with timeous top ups of rain
has led to whites of unprecedented purity balanced with
formidable power, and reds boasting intense red and blue
fruits with striking yet supple tannin and structure.
Aroma: Aromas of freshly cut yellow peaches, dusted with hints of
cinnamon, lemon grass and honey suckle.

Palate 

A rich entry of apricots, nectarines and white flowers, guided
by bristling waves of natural acidity and velure yet poised
textures. A quenching finish, dotted with sea-spray and hints
of rosewater.

Cellaring

Up to 8 years, however we enjoy it for freshness now.

Alcohol 

13%