Chardonnay

Tasting profile

Structure: medium-bodied, high acidity, dry

Stella Bella's estate Chardonnay comes from its Luminosa and Forest Grove vineyards in cooler, coastal southern Margaret River. It is hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed, then wild-fermented in new and older French barriques, with only a small portion taken through malolactic. The nose mixes savoury nougat and gunflint with lime rind, grapefruit, white peach and jasmine. The palate is medium-bodied and driven by tension, with a saline, mineral finish. This is modern Margaret River Chardonnay: precise, well integrated and not heavy.

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Where it comes from

Margaret River, Australia

Margaret River — A maritime region in the far southwest of Western Australia, Margaret River is one of the country's most prestigious wine areas despite producing only a small fraction of its total output.

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.

More wines

More white wines from Margaret River

• Art Series Chardonnay — Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River
• Blanc de Blanc — Pierro, Margaret River
• Floris Chardonnay — Domaine Naturaliste, Margaret River
• Heytesbury Chardonnay — Vasse Felix, Margaret River

Frequently asked questions

Where is Chardonnay from?

Chardonnay is produced by Stella Bella in Margaret River, Margaret River, Australia.

What grapes are in Chardonnay?

Chardonnay is made from Chardonnay.