Marchand & Burch Villages Chardonnay 2024 is a vibrant and elegant wine sourced from the Mount Barker sub-region of the Great Southern. It showcases varietal purity with fine acidity and restrained minerality typical of the region. The wine features fragrant aromatics of white grapefruit, nectarine, field flowers, and citrus blossom, complemented by flavors of citrus and orchard fruits with blanched almonds on the palate. It is a seamless blend of parcels matured in older French oak barrels and stainless steel, balancing vibrancy, drive, and elegance. The Chardonnay is full-flavored but lithe, with immediate appeal and good aging potential over the next five years. It pairs beautifully with dishes like misoyaki ocean trout with yuzu and truffle.