95 Points James Halliday — Fraser Gallop Parterre Margaret River Chardonnay

Fraser Gallop Parterre Margaret River Chardonnay 2022 is a precise, elegant and beautifully crafted Margaret River Chardonnay from one of the region's most respected and celebrated estates — savoury, complex and built with the citrus precision, fine oak integration and cool-climate Chardonnay character that has made Fraser Gallop one of the most critically acclaimed producers in Western Australia.

My Wine Man on Fraser Gallop

Fraser Gallop is one of Margaret River's most quietly impressive producers — an estate that consistently produces Chardonnay of extraordinary precision and complexity that rivals the very best in the region. Parterre is their flagship Chardonnay — sourced from a single estate vineyard in Wilyabrup and crafted with the kind of restraint and attention to detail that produces wines of genuine longevity and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Lemon curd, grapefruit, white peach and makrut lime sit at the core, with subtle sulphide complexity, creamy lees texture, fine spicy oak and the characteristic mouth-watering acidity that defines great Margaret River Chardonnay. Medium-bodied with verve, detail and a long, savoury finish. 95 Points — James Halliday.

Food Pairing

A 95-point Margaret River Chardonnay of this precision deserves premium shellfish. We love it with Hokkaido Sashimi-Grade Sea Scallops from My Meat Man — seared in brown butter with a squeeze of lemon, the sweet plump scallop flesh is a magnificent match for Parterre's lemon curd, grapefruit, fine spicy oak and mouth-watering Wilyabrup acidity.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$269, this is exceptional value for a 95-point Margaret River Chardonnay of this quality and provenance. Single estate Wilyabrup fruit, savoury complexity, mineral precision and genuine ageing potential at a very honest price.

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