{"product_id":"2024-vasse-felix-filius-chardonnay","title":"2024 Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargaret River Chardonnay Entry Point — Poised, Fresh and Finely Composed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Filius Chardonnay is Vasse Felix's entry point into Margaret River Chardonnay — and it's a seriously impressive one. Poised, fresh and finely composed, this is a wine that over-delivers at its price and clearly shows why Margaret River is regarded as Australia's benchmark region for Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on Vasse Felix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vasse Felix is Margaret River's founding estate — established in 1967 by Dr Tom Cullity, it laid the foundation for the region's modern fine wine identity. Today, under the Holmes a Court family and chief winemaker Virginia Willcock, the estate produces some of Australia's most respected wines. The Filius range (“son” in Latin) is the approachable tier, made with the same philosophy as the flagship Heytesbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright pale straw in the glass. Aromas of rockmelon, lemon curd and green apple sit alongside subtle lemon herb butter, cucumber freshness and a gentle savoury note of nori. The palate is light to medium-bodied with a refined creamy texture, driven by crisp acidity and a fine limestone mineral line. The finish is dry, clean and lightly textured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Chardonnay of this clarity and restraint pairs beautifully with clean, delicate proteins. We love it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/products\/new-zealand-frozen-waitoa-accredited-free-range-chicken-thigh-boneless-skinless-fillet-400g-400-g?variant=61384288633202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWaitoa Free-Range Chicken Thigh Fillet\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMy Meat Man\u003c\/a\u003e — lightly roasted with lemon herb butter, the tender boneless thigh is a magnificent match for the wine's citrus, stone fruit and subtle creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt HK$154, this delivers benchmark Margaret River Chardonnay from one of Australia's founding estates. Precision, balance and drinkability at a price that significantly outperforms its category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2022-fraser-gallop-margaret-river-parterre-chardonnay\"\u003e2022 Fraser Gallop Parterre Chardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e → richer \/ more textured Margaret River style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2024-leeuwin-estate-prelude-chardonnay\"\u003e2024 Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e → more stone fruit depth \/ creamy layered profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2022-dog-point-marlborough-chardonnay\"\u003e2022 Dog Point Marlborough Chardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e → NZ style \/ tighter \/ more mineral and saline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/life_is_too_short_to_drink_bad_wine-1.jpg?v=1778312714\" alt=\"Life is too short to drink bad wine\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 400px; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44884443136069,"sku":null,"price":154.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/2024-vasse-felix-filius-chardonnay.png?v=1777443022","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/2024-vasse-felix-filius-chardonnay","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}