Lange Estate Providence Road Chardonnay 2023

This fine Frankland River Chardonnay spent six months maturing in French oak before bottling. Fermentation had already taken place in French oak, a mix of puncheons, hogsheads and barrels (20% of which were new). That touch of oak is still evident on the nose but integrating well and notes of spices and tropicals are more dominant. There is a hint of pineapple and passionfruit, as well as touches of peaches. This is ripe and juicy, with a fine line of ever-so-slightly saline acidity with a lovely, lingering finish and will drink beautifully over the next three years at least.