The 2023 Savaterre Frère Cadet Chardonnay is the second label of Savaterre, but it is not an entry level wine like, for example, the Prelude of Leeuwin Estate. Nor is the price suggesting so.
The fruit comes from a vineyard close to the home block. The wine has a golden colour, with stone fruit aromas.
On the palate, there is white peach, apricots, marzipan, and hazelnut flavours. The wine has good depth of flavour and is very elegant. The oak integration is excellent. The acidity is mild, but enough to drive the wine down the palate.
This is an excellent modern Chardonnay with enough complexity to keep it interesting.
Score: 95/+++
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