Leura Park Estate Block 1 Reserve Chardonnay 2024 from the Bellarine Peninsula is a serious single‑block Chardonnay, hand‑picked and raised in quality French oak to showcase concentrated cool‑climate fruit in a luxurious yet finely honed style. It’s the flagship white in the range, made in small volumes for drinkers who like their Chardonnay complex, structured and cellar‑worthy.

In the glass, Leura Park Estate Block 1 Reserve Chardonnay 2024 delivers citrus, green apple, quince and a touch of pineapple, all threaded through cashew, nougat, subtle vanilla and flinty, struck‑match nuance. The palate is medium‑bodied yet powerful, creamy but tightly framed, with bright acidity driving a long, savoury, mineral finish that promises plenty of development in bottle.

Food‑wise, this Block 1 Reserve Chardonnay 2024 really shines with roast chicken and jus, rich seafood like lobster, Moreton Bay bugs or grilled salmon, veal scaloppine and truffled roast mushrooms. It’s also superb with triple‑cream brie, Comté or aged cheddar on a generous cheese board, making it a top‑shelf Bellarine Chardonnay for long lunches and special dinners.