2023 Fraser Gallop Parterre Chardonnay

97 Points, Cassandra Charlick, Decanter
Soft nougat, silken and creamy with light florals, fresh-baked sourdough and lemon curd. Delightful fruit sweetness – delicate and pure with sea salt from the core of the fruit. Voluminous yet light with powder puff and talcy notes. Green spice leads to a lovely long, clear glossy line. Silken, glassy, smooth with oodles of clarity, delicate spice and lifted acidity. Gentle sea spray, pure and nuanced. A beautiful wine that speaks of the vineyard. Single vineyard, dry-grown Gingin clone, wild yeast-fermented, no malo, no stirring. 60% barrique, 40% puncheon for nine months.

95 Points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
Party time with Parterre in the 2023 vintage.
Ripe lime, vanilla, almond friand, white flowers – very good smelling wine here. Juicy, lime, a pixelated grip, sandstone maybe, a bit of raw energy to this wine, plenty of crunch and a lime margarita thing happening, with a finish of excellent length. Tops. This is a peak release.

94 Points - James Suckling
The nose is mineral-driven with aromas of lime zest, orange blossoms and flint. The medium-bodied palate has focused acidity and generous mouthfeel, giving notes of pink grapefruit, lemon blossoms and sea salt. Very focused and tightly wound with underlying power. Drink or hold. Screw cap.