Pale yellow youthful green tinges, which I equate with quality young chardonnay. Aromatics are instantly very serious. Intense fruit nectarines and white peaches melding with lemon citrus beautiful French oak hovering just above the wine at the moment intense more than a cursory nod to Burgundy. The tiniest whiff of sulphides perfect for a wine of this age. When sipped, the wine shows its incredible intensity, no doubt derived from the very low yield.

Hand Picked Gin Gin clone, the balance of fruit, oak, acidity is so immaculate it is a pointless exercise to try to deconstruct their contributions. However the white peach and pink grapefruit flavours are as clear as a bell on the back palate and aftertaste, the finish fresh and clean. Masterful winemaking

DEEP WOODS ESTATE Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Margaret River

Butler Crest Margaret River Chardonnay 2017,It's elegantly composed and delightfully expressed, showing white flesh peach, lemon peel, nougat and roasted cashew aromas, followed by a brilliantly sleek palate delivering excellent fruit purity combined with subtle oak infusion. Firmly structured by bright acidity, finishing long and linear