"Quite something" | 95 Points - Erin Larkin
Located in the Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River, Fraser Gallop continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the region's finest wineries. This 2019 Fraser Gallop Parterre Chardonnay is another sublime Margaret River Chardonnay offering excellent fruit weight and depth with lively, persistent acidity offering a nice backbone.
"95 Points. Gingin clone from an unirrigated vineyard. Whole-bunch pressed to 500L oak puncheons, 50% mlf in this high malic vintage, matured 9 months in barrel after blending. The acidity is the most striking element here: it feels very much countersunk into the abundant white stone fruit, and it has a distinct saline/ saltiness about it. This drags the substantial fruit characters over the palate and through into the long finish. Quite something. 12.5% alc. Drink by 2028. Screwcap"- Erin Larkin, winecompanion.com.au.
