- 100% Chardonnay
- Planted in 1976 on gravelly loam soils
- The 5 blocks were hand harvested over 10 mornings
- 50% was fermented in a bespoke selection of brand-new premium French oak barriques and the remaining half in stainless steel
- Both portions were matured on undisturbed lees for eight months, with MLF and battonage avoided
- After blending, the wine was further aged in Ashbrook’s underground, climate-controlled cellar for 12 months
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Australia
Region:
Western Australia
Appellation:
Margaret River
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AU-ASH-03-23 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2025-03-13
"The 2023 vintage in Margaret River was just about as good as they come for Chardonnay, and perhaps the best the region has ever seen. Time will expose that comment for being true or otherwise; however, from everything I have seen, I believe it will hold. Here, the 2023 Chardonnay is lacy and detailed, with a splay of pink grapefruit, salted cashews, white peach, chalky phenolics and crushed shells. The acidity is juicy, the flavor sapid and the finish long and persistent. There's a lot to like here. 13.5% alcohol. Screw cap."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2023-08-24
2020
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-10-26
"Beautiful freshness and purity of fruit with bright notes of thyme, lemon verbena, grapefruit, guavas and oyster shells. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity and an elegant, bright finish. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap."
2018
Vinous
Score
91
Date