LS Merchants Chenin Blanc 2024 from Margaret River is exactly the kind of crisp, character‑driven white that shows why Chenin is having a quiet moment here – bright, gently waxy and savoury, with a coastal edge that keeps everything feeling snappy and alive. LS Merchants 2024 Chenin Blanc typically opens with green apple, quince, lemon zest and a hint of honeysuckle over a subtle, chalky mineral line.

On the palate it walks that classic Chenin tightrope between citrusy drive and a more rounded orchard‑fruit core, giving you crunchy apple and pear, grapefruit pith and a faint lanolin note carried on brisk acidity. The texture is light‑to‑medium with a fine, almost chalk‑dust grip, finishing dry, savoury and beautifully refreshing – proper “one more glass” gear that still feels serious enough for the dinner table.

For food, LS Merchants Chenin Blanc 2024 is a ripper with grilled fish, salt‑and‑pepper squid, roast chicken, pork chops or creamy leek and mushroom dishes, where that acid and texture slice neatly through richness. It is also brilliant with soft goat’s cheese, washed‑rind cheese or a herb‑loaded veg tart, bringing just enough weight and savoury drive to handle salt, fat and umami while staying bright, coastal and very easy to drink.