LS Merchants Chardonnay 2024 from Margaret River is a seriously dialled‑in modern Aussie chardonnay – bright, coastal and energetic, with just the right touch of oak to add polish without sacrificing freshness. This LS Merchants 2024 Chardonnay opens with white peach, nectarine, lemon zest and a little struck‑match and grilled nut complexity floating in the background.

On the palate it sits in that sweet spot between juicy and taut, with stone fruit, grapefruit pith and a gentle saline edge framed by crisp acidity and fine, creamy texture. There’s a subtle lick of oak and leesy weight, but it feels savoury, not heavy, gliding long and dry with a really satisfying snap through the finish.

For food, LS Merchants Chardonnay 2024 is magic with roasted or grilled chicken, pan‑fried snapper, crayfish, scallops or a rich fish pie, where its acid and savoury edge cut neatly through butter and cream. It’s also a brilliant partner for roast veggies, mushroom risotto or a soft‑rind cheese board, bringing enough flavour and structure to handle richer dishes while still feeling coastal, cool and very easy to keep topping up.