Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Chardonnay 2023
$40.00 inc. GST
This Chardonnay is produced solely from prime established vineyards, 100% Wilyabrup Vally Chardonnay, 100% fermented in barrel, with 0% additions during ferment. The colour of this young Chardonnay is between pale gold and straw, it’s bright, intense, and the nose is floral, with lifted honeysuckle dancing over white peach and nectarine. “Struck match” oak ferment and toasty brioche notes linger in the background.
The palate is fresh- a fruit bowl of orchard and tropical fruits. Medium weight with creamy texture, the finish has an oyster shell salinity.
Description
2023 Wilyabrup Valley Chardonnay has a sophisticated mix of elegance and restrained power
Bright pale lemon in colour, it opens up in the glass with aromas of citrus rind and manuka flowers. Notes of oyster shell hint at the minerality to come.
The palate follows with lemon and lime, white flowers and grilled cashews married to a slate-like texture. The intensity grows as you let the glass sit and unveil, finishing fine and powerful.
Additional Information
| size | 750mL |
|---|---|
| brand | Woodlands |
| vintage | 2023 |
Reviews/Awards/Ratings
Woodlands 2023 Wilyabrup Valley Chardonnay
Margaret River, Western Australia
Rating: 94
Winery: Woodlands
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Western Australia
Wine Type: White
Alcohol: 13%
From the golden circle that is the Wilyabrup subregion of Margaret River, this Chardy opens with struck match and wet stone characters. They’re countered by bright lemon peel and melon with a subtle creamy, toasty underbelly. There’s a lovely pithy texture, citrus and white spice that flor towards a long finish. A classy, quite Burgundian style capable of aging for at least a decade, but with heaps of charm right now. — Christina Pickard
Rating: 94-97, Superb, A great achievement
Wine Enthusiast Rating System:
98–100 Classic
94–97 Superb
90–93 Excellent
87–89 Very Good
83–86 Good
80–82 Acceptable
NV Not Vintage Year
