Fraser Gallop Parterre Chardonnay 2024 from Margaret River looks set to be another benchmark release in this much‑loved range, continuing the estate’s reputation for powerful yet finely etched Chardonnay. Even before release it has already attracted a 95‑point review, described as “excellent”, which puts it straight into serious territory for collectors and Chardonnay lovers.

The 2024 Parterre Chardonnay is noted for abundant white‑peach fruit wrapped around lemony acidity and sleek, refined phenolics, all despite a hot, dry vintage in Western Australia. That balance of ripe stonefruit, bright citrus and taut structure suggests a wine that will feel concentrated yet composed, with layers of texture building as it opens and a long, driven finish in the classic Fraser Gallop style.

You can expect it to pair beautifully with roast chicken, richer seafood like scallops or lobster, creamy pasta, or mushroom dishes, where its fruit power and acidity can really shine. With its early critical acclaim and the track record of Parterre Chardonnay in recent vintages, the 2024 release should cellar confidently for many years, developing more nougat, hazelnut and brioche complexity over time while retaining that core of citrus and white‑peach purity.