Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay 2025, Garagiste, Mornington Peninsula. Barney Flanders has smashed it again with the Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay 2025 – a juicy, flavoursome Mornington Peninsula white that blends pulpy citrus with ripe stone fruit in a racy, energetic package. White peach, nectarine and pink grapefruit burst from the glass, laced with cashew nuttiness, dried honey, flinty spice and a salty preserved lemon tang that delivers seaside freshness and excellent length. Mid-weighted with creamy texture, it’s zesty, balanced and mouth-wateringly vibrant – perfect for smashing now or cellaring through 2032.

The Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay 2025 offers insane quality-to-price ratio, with wild-fermented richness from premium sites like Merricks and Balnarring. Pair it with grilled ocean trout, creamy chicken fettuccine or soft cheeses to let those citrus, nutty and floral layers pop. Limited release – stock up for summer while you can.​