MJW Chardonnay
One of our best certified organic blocks, planted to the Gingin clone, produces a Chardonnay of incredible drive and focus, lightness and presence, transparency and allure. The ultimate expression of our place, crafted in honour of our founder.
Your wines will remain in the Voyager Estate cellar until May 2027 and will then be delivered directly to you. Our En Primeur release closes on 19th October 2026.
Varieties
Chardonnay
Palate
Pithy citrus, elegant, focused, chalky long finish
Nose
Vibrant, lime blossom, meyer lemon, ginger, nougat
Maturation
9 months French oak, 30% new
Cellaring
Up to 15 years
Organic Status
Certified organic
Food pairing
BBQ marron or mushroom risotto
Vintage
2023
Growing conditions
Despite a cool start to spring, flowering and fruit set were
even across all varieties. November heralded the beginning of a glorious run of weather. Days were warm but never hot, and
temperatures dropped nicely into the evenings, allowing gradual ripening and acid retention in the grapes. The Chardonnay harvest commenced a week later than ‘normal’ under clear blue skies in late February and finished within a fortnight.
Winemaker notes
Gingin clone Chardonnay from the western slope of
Broadvale Block 5 was hand harvested and whole-bunch
pressed, before natural yeast fermentation in French oak
barriques. Bâtonnage occurred monthly, until blending in
January 2024 and bottling in June 2024.