Vintage
2019
ABV
13%
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
The nose displays nectarine, pear and melon fruits that combine with honeysuckle notes derived from the older oak and lees. The palate is full flavoured with ripe fruits and butterscotch notes. Extended lees contact in barrel and tank has added weight and mouthfeel to the palate. A nice cross section of fruit flavours, texture and hints of creamy lees are the hallmarks of a very strong 2019 Chardonnay vintage. Perfect for current drinking or short term cellaring
Accolades
90 points - James Suckling March Report 2020. "A fresh, bright and fruit-focused style that has gently creamy pastry notes across apricots, peaches and pears"
Winemaker's Bio
With over two decades of winemaking experience under his belt, Cliff Royle brings an intimate knowledge of Margaret River winemaking to his role. Prior to Flametree, he was Chief Winemaker at Voyager Estate in Margaret River, where he was responsible for winery operations over a ten year period that saw the winery more than double in size. Under his leadership, Voyager Estate received numerous accolades, both at home and overseas.
In terms of personal recognition, Cliff was awarded Winemaker of the Year by Winestate Magazine in 2003 and was a finalist in Gourmet Traveller’s Winemaker of the Year in 2005. Cliff has also been active in wine judging across the country; including Senior Judge at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show and Royal Perth Wine Show over a number of years, as well as judging three years of the James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge. Additionally, he’s played a pivotal role in kick-starting the Margaret River Wine Show and has been a committee member since the show’s inception.
