Leo The Rooster Chardonnay 2024 from South East Australia is a fresh, easygoing chardy sourced from multiple wineries, made to deliver bright flavour, a touch of oak and plenty of value in the glass. Expect melon, stonefruit and citrus rather than anything too big or buttery, with just enough oak to add a bit of creaminess and spice.

On the palate it is medium bodied, clean and nicely balanced, showing peach, melon and lemon over a crisp acid line, with a soft lick of buttery oak filling out the mid palate. It is built to drink young and chilled, more about simple pleasure than complexity, ideal as a house pour or mid‑week fridge staple.

This Leo The Rooster Chardonnay 2024 is spot on with roast chicken, crumbed schnitzel, seafood baskets or creamy pasta bakes, where its mix of fruit, gentle oak and refreshing finish sits comfortably alongside casual, hearty fare.