Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Chardonnay 2023

Established in 1999, Fraser Gallop Estate is at the heart of Margaret River’s Wilyabrup valley (20km) north of the town of Margaret River and six kilometres from the southwest coast of Western Australia. The Estate enjoys splendid isolation and a moderate maritime climate created by the Indian Ocean to the north and west.

Harvested at perfect ripeness, the fruit was hand-picked into small bins and chilled overnight to 8°C. The bunches were then gently whole-bunch pressed, yielding only the finest free-run juice to capture purity and the true character of the vineyard. After a settling overnight in a stainless-steel tank, the juice was gently gravity-fed to French oak barriques and 500L puncheons (one-third new). Each parcel was wild yeast fermented at temperatures kept below 20°C to preserve fruit purity and aromatic lift.