Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2024 from Margaret River is a thrilling, high‑energy white that wraps pristine fruit, flinty power and creamy detail into one seamless, collectible package. Everything feels dialled up yet perfectly in balance – critics are already calling it one of the finest Heytesburys yet.

The first impression is all citrus and tension – spiced lime sorbet, grapefruit, mandarin peel and tangerine, edged with curry leaf, struck‑match flint and crushed stone. Beneath that, layers of nectarine, lemon curd and marzipan/brioche complexity glide through a mid‑weighted palate that somehow feels both lavish and laser‑precise. Fine‑boned acidity, chalky phenolic grip and a salty, mineral finish give this Chardonnay incredible line, length and age‑worthy architecture.

This 2024 Heytesbury Chardonnay is a natural fit for spanner crab linguine, grilled scallops, roasted spatchcock or a rich truffle risotto, where its citrus drive and savoury, flinty edge cut through richness beautifully. It will also shine with roast chicken, lobster, buttery fish or a serious cheese board, and has the stuffing to develop beautifully in cellar through the next decade and beyond.