Devil’s Lair 9th Chamber Chardonnay 2023

Made only in exceptional years of which 2023 was most definitely one over in the west (less so in parts of Eastern Australia). Carries more weight, breadth and depth than the Estate Chardonnay, the kind of stuff that makes for truly engaging drinking as well as further ageing. The perfume sits in the honeysuckle florals and citrus spectrum with lemon pith, grapefruit, biscuity oak spice. Gathers pace on the palate with a lemon butter and grilled nuts richness, but it remains nicely refined and juicy with a long, sleek texture. Stylish.