Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2022

Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2022 is a single-estate Chardonnay from Margaret River in Western Australia, made by one of the region's founding wineries.

Margaret River Chardonnay | Single Estate | Restaurant-Quality

Tasting Notes

Brilliant pale lemon. Power and purity on the nose, wow! Refreshing minerality, salinity and sea spray with delicate pastry, star fruit, finger lime and yellow nectarine. There is so much precision on the palate, it is dynamic, delicate and vibrant all at once. An assured, confident chardonnay, harmonious in both aroma and taste. There are layers to explore: some complex, some sunny and bright, some savoury, some oak defined, some a little exotic. Lifted aromas in peach, quince paste, mango skin, almond meal, cut pear, ginger root and toffee apple. Bright acidity is seamlessly laid against a strong base of peach, citrus and quince fruit with some savoury influences of preserved lemon and miso. There's a gentle nuttiness, too, and a touch of exotic cardamon and spice.

A benchmark Margaret River Chardonnay, precise and layered, with the concentration to develop further in bottle.

Why you'll love it: A serious white with real precision and depth, the kind of Chardonnay that rewards a good glass and a long lunch.

About Cape Mentelle

One of Margaret River's founding estates, Cape Mentelle planted some of the region's very first vines among the native marri trees, on a rugged cape where two oceans meet. Today it farms more than 150 hectares across four vineyards, with cabernet sauvignon, semillon and sauvignon blanc among its primary plantings, and it even built its rammed-earth winery from scratch. A philosophy of consistency and a long-held commitment to sustainability run through every wine, each made to capture a unique sense of place.

Perfect with roast chicken, seared scallops, or a creamy mushroom risotto. Its texture and bright acidity stand up to richer dishes.

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