Thompson Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2024

It is early days for this very fine Margaret River Chardonnay, which surely has more improvement in it. The fermentation is with wild yeasts. The colour is a shining yet deep yellow, while the nose reveals notes of grapefruit, cashews, stone fruits, peaches, apricot kernels and just a hint of well-integrated oak. There is a seductive texture here, and the palate sees notes of crushed almonds emerge. A Chardonnay of persistence and focus, enjoy this over the next six to eight years.