About the Wine

Margaret River has earned its reputation for Chardonnay built on restraint, precision, and natural balance rather than overt richness. The Morlet Reserve Chardonnay 2020 is a small-batch expression that reflects this philosophy clearly. Crafted with wild fermentation, careful French oak maturation, and extended lees contact, the wine speaks of site and method rather than excess. Limited in production, it captures the quiet confidence of one of Australia’s most refined Chardonnay regions.

Tasting Experience

Colour
Pale lemon with soft gold highlights.

Aroma & Palate
The nose opens with nectarine and zesty grapefruit, layered with brioche and subtle flinty notes from wild fermentation. On the palate, the wine is poised and textural, revealing melon, citrus, and gentle oak-derived creaminess. Extended lees contact contributes depth and a rich mid-palate, while acidity remains finely tuned, ensuring clarity and length rather than weight.

Body
Medium-bodied with a refined, silky texture.

Finish
Long and precise, finishing with citrus lift, light toast, and mineral tension.

Why This Wine Matters

Chardonnay from Margaret River is defined by balance, not volume. This Reserve bottling exemplifies how thoughtful oak use and lees ageing can add complexity without blurring vineyard character. For Singapore drinkers seeking an alternative to heavier New World styles or overtly buttery expressions, Morlet Reserve Chardonnay offers elegance, freshness, and age-worthy structure rooted firmly in place.

Food Pairings

International

• Creamy poultry dishes

• Seafood with butter or cream sauces

• Mushroom or seafood risotto

Singapore / Regional

• Butter prawns

• Crab dishes with light cream or egg sauces

• Steamed fish with ginger and citrus

Awards & Recognition

Recognised as a refined, site-driven Margaret River Chardonnay, appreciated for its balance between texture and freshness, and for expressing oak and lees influence with restraint rather than dominance.

Technical Details

Closing Line

Margaret River precision expressed through restraint, texture, and quiet confidence.

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