2024 Chardonnay

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The Fermoy Collection represents classic expressions focused on approachability and varietal character.

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93 Points, Ray Jordan WA Wine Guide - Ray Jordan
This chardonnay shows the quality of the wines being produced at Fermoy these days, with mature vines playing a major part. The wine was whole-bunch pressed and then spent time in barrel for fermentation and maturation, producing both texture and complexity, with deep stone fruit characters lifted by fine minerality and a hint of roasted cashew. It's poised and balanced on the palate, delivering a very long, focused finish with zingy, chalky acidity.

91 Points, Winepilot - Cyndal Petty
Lemon butter, brine, baked apples, and cinnamon—this wine is value for money. Winemaker Jeremy Hodgson (Jez) has a knack for crafting balanced, effortless wines with typicity. Classic Margaret River concentration on the nose, with gentle white and yellow peaches, that softly roll into an unexpected perfume of fresh-cut flowers. And who doesn't like flowers? The palate is fresh and balanced, with crushed nuts and plenty of texture. Full solids and wild ferment build depth, while 100% barrel fermentation and nine months in oak, bring richness and structure. It's a vibe. Eat with a grilled chicken burger.

Colour Pale lemon yellow with green highlights.

Nose Delicate fruit aromatics of white nectarine, white flowers, and lemon cream, with lightly toasted cashew and citrus leaf complexity.

Palate A tight yet delicate and textured palate. The wine shows good tension, balancing subtle stone and citrus fruits with a moreish seaspray minerality and succulent acidity. Toasted nuts and wood spice complement a textured phenolic crunch, ensuring a long and mouth-watering finish.

Tasting Note

Colour Pale lemon yellow with green highlights.

Nose Delicate fruit aromatics of white nectarine, white flowers, and lemon cream, with lightly toasted cashew and citrus leaf complexity.

Winemaker Comments

The fruit was handpicked and whole-bunch pressed straight to barrel with full solids for natural fermentation by wild yeast. Partial malolactic fermentation and judicious lees stirring during maturation built palate weight, texture and complexity. A blend of separate parcels, the wine was allowed to harmonise in tank before being heat- and cold-stabilised, with minimal fining and filtration prior to bottling in December 2024.

100% barrel-fermented and matured for 9 months in a combination of 25% new, with the balance in one- and two-year-old French oak barriques.

Winemaker Jeremy Hodgson

Technical Details

Region Margaret River, Western Australia
Varieties Chardonnay (100%)
Alcohol 13%
PH 3.35
Acidity 6.5 g/L
Residual Sugar <1.0 g/L

Vintage Description

2024 - A warm, dry vintage highlighted by a very early start, excellent marri blossom, and some challenging heat spikes. Whites and rosés were picked earlier than ever, showing excellent fruit vibrancy.

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Cellaring Ready for immediate drinking but will develop further complexity over the next 4–6 years.

Serving Temperature Lightly Chilled 10-13°C

Serving Suggestion Drink with homemade gnocchi – light, fluffy, and textural – tossed in butter, sage and parmesan.

2024 Chardonnay

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2024 Chardonnay

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