{"product_id":"vasse-felix-filius-chardonnay-75cl","title":"Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay 2025 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eVasse Felix Filius Chardonnay is an exceptionally elegant, modern white wine produced in the prestigious Margaret River region of Western Australia. Crafted by Vasse Felix—established in 1967 as Margaret River's founding wine estate—the \"Filius\" series (meaning \"son of\" in Latin) represents the vibrant offspring of the house’s premier Chardonnay. Sourced from maritime-influenced vineyards, this wine showcases a lighter-framed, restrained style focused on natural purity, pristine fruit, and modern Australian sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine offers a striking balance between bright coastal vibrancy and subtle textural depth. Wild fermented and matured in French oak barriques (with only a minimal fraction of new wood), it preserves the crisp, mouth-watering acidity characteristic of Margaret River while offering a soft, savoury complexity. It provides an approachable, highly refined Chardonnay that delivers immediate pleasure alongside remarkable nuance and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is selectiv-harvested from cool, ocean-influenced vineyard sites across Margaret River that naturally yield lighter, highly aromatic grapes. Whole berries are gently airbag pressed before undergoing 100% wild yeast fermentation. To build subtle texture and savoury length without overpowering the primary fruit, the wine matures for seven months on its fine lees in French oak barriques (3% new) with gentle lees contact before careful bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlinting a bright, pale straw colour in the glass, the wine opens with an inviting, delicate bouquet of rockmelon, Granny Smith apple, and lemon curd, layered with subtle cucumber freshness, lime blossom, and a trace of flinty minerality. On the palate, it is light-to-medium-bodied, fresh, and finely composed. Juicy orchard fruit and lemon saline notes are framed by a restrained creamy core and polished acidity, leading to a long, crisp, and dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its bright citrus acidity and delicate oak texture, this Margaret River Chardonnay is a brilliant match for refined seafood and white meat dishes. It pairs exceptionally well with pan-seared scallops, grilled king prawns with lemon-herb butter, roasted chicken, and creamy pasta. It is also a fantastic match for fresh oysters, crab cakes, and soft, creamy cheeses such as Brie or goat's cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54866662785367,"sku":"123079","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Vasse_Felix_Filius_Chardonnay_2025_75cl.jpg?v=1788442681","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/vasse-felix-filius-chardonnay-75cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}