2024 Savaterre 'Frere Cadet' Chardonnay

95 Points - Jenni Port, Halliday Wine Companion

“A brilliant example of Beechworth chardonnay's undoubted power formed around a core of citrus, quince, stone fruits, pear, lemon curd biscuit and hazelnut. Complex at every turn, it weaves a course across the palate, tight in nervy energy and tension. It has fine-edged acidity, ripe fruit, streamlined vanillin oak, leesy notes and a budding complexity; remember, it is very much early days for this chardonnay. Comes together well and in perfect tune to close.”

95 Points - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

“Quite the track record for this producer over the years ... I'm a younger brother, and younger brothers are most often superior. White peach, grapefruit, cashew nuts, spice, white flowers and lime rind. It has a juiciness to it - pear, nectarine and lime, cashew cream, bright pink grapefruit acidity, spiced oatmeal and a little parmesan rind savouriness, with light powdery grip and a finish of excellent length. It's a good one in 2024 and not that far behind the estate wine in quality.”