Museum Chardonnay
Crafted using a selection of our best certified organic parcels from an exceptional year. An initial burst of citrus is complemented by fine, toasty oak and a clean mineral edge – the perfect balance of power and elegance that distinguishes classic Voyager Estate Chardonnay.
Varieties
Chardonnay
Palate
Soft with intense fruit, toasty notes and a chalky finish
Nose
Grapefruit zest, lemon meringue tart, butterscotch
Maturation
French oak, 9 months, 36% new, 38% 1-year-old
Organic Status
Certified organic
Vintage
2020
Growing conditions
A near-perfect growing season, aside from a small storm in late October which brought some wind and hail. Spring was warm and dry, followed by a very hot December. Milder conditions through January ripened the grapes nicely, and saw the team commencing harvest in early February. The chardonnay was picked first, with the fruit displaying pristine freshness, fruit concentration and bright varietal expression.
Winemaker notes
Fruit was hand-harvested, cooled overnight, then whole-bunch pressed and transferred to French oak barrels for natural fermentation. Selected parcels underwent malolactic fermentation to build texture and lower natural acidity.