Lovers of top class Aussie Chardonnay would be well aware of Voyager Estate's place among the top echelon of Australian Chardonnay. A flagship Margaret River producer, Voyager Estate Chardonnay always delivers wonderful purity, texture and complexity. The fourth certified organic release of Voyager Estate Chardonnay, the 2023 Voyager Estate Chardonnay offers a wonderful purity of fruit and is perfectly countered by a savoury and mineral edge, with a long clean finish. This is a classic Margaret River Chardonnay that while superbly now, will reward in the years to come. "95 Points. This is quite a delicate and finessed chardonnay from this marvellous vintage. Has a lifted floral component on the nose with traces of nectarine and light lemon citrus. This is 60% Gingin and the remainder other clones. Starting to use more puncheons and less new oak with less malolactic fermentation, contributing to a fine acid and delicacy. But there is a light mealy complexity and richness but at the same time a crystalline brightness and energy. Less malolactic fermentation helps retain the freshness and vibrancy. $70"- Ray Jordan, rayjordanwine.com.au. "95 Points. Tim Shand has made such a profound impact since taking over as winemaker in ‘22 and while it’s early days, gee what’s on offer looks very, very good. Vintage ‘23 is his first complete harvest. Already subtlety is apparent, although plenty of flavour here with stone fruit and citrus, wafts of lemon verbena and celery seed. It’s flinty, spicy and creamy with nutty lees. This is moreish and the savoury edge comes through in tandem with tangy and juicy acidity, and almost a pop of saline tang to finish. Impressive.”- Jane Faulkner, The Wine Companion. "95 Points. This is the best Voyager chardonnay in yonks. It’s all by degrees of course but every degree in wine is hard won. This wine has flavour and texture but it’s the length that gets you going. It shows smoke characters, grilled peach, lemon curd and a jasmine element. There are flint notes here, as a whisper - which is interesting, because Voyager Chardonnay generally doesn’t or hasn’t shown flint characters in the past. It works here. 2023 was Shand’s first full vintage in charge of Voyager’s winemaking and if this wine is an indication, we’re in for a ride."- Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.
