B&H Rags to Riches Margaret River Chardonnay 2024

The fermentation here takes place in a mix of stainless steel and French oak barriques, before the wine undergoes six months maturation. The wine exhibits a near transparent lemon hue, while the nose is full of peaches and gentle floral characters. Still very young, it will surely be better in twelve months and then drink well for the following three to five years. The nose has a touch of spiciness, but it is the stone fruit and grapefruit characters which are to the fore at the moment, with a touch of vanillin oak that is integrating well. The wine is fresh, neatly balanced and offers some real length. It would work wonderfully well with a plate of freshly grilled fish.