Devil’s Lair 9th Chamber Chardonnay 2023

Margaret River and Chardonnay were born for each other, and the 9^th Chamber typifies that relationship. There is so much to love with this wine, with its lavishness and complexity but without being over the top. The nose is flinty with a mix of fruity and savoury notes, such as citrus, stone fruit, salinity and peach, and a touch of nuttiness starting to come through. There’s bright fruit, great acid and long length coming together to make a delightful palate with energy and interest. As evidenced by the score, I think it’ll get even better and will probably reach its peak in about five years or so, but it’s looking stunning right now.