Savaterre Chardonnay 2024

Precision, power and remarkable site expression define the Savaterre Chardonnay 2024, a benchmark Beechworth Chardonnay from one of Australia’s most highly regarded boutique producers. Crafted by Keppell Smith at the elevated Savaterre vineyard in Victoria’s Beechworth region, this wine reflects a meticulous Burgundian-inspired approach combined with the intensity and clarity of Australian cool-climate fruit. The vineyard’s granite soils, high altitude and continental climate provide ideal conditions for Chardonnay, producing fruit with natural acidity, concentration and mineral drive. The 2024 vintage benefited from a long, even growing season, allowing exceptional flavour development while preserving freshness and structural detail.

In the glass the wine is tightly coiled and sophisticated, revealing layers of white peach, citrus oil and nectarine intertwined with struck flint, hazelnut and subtle smoky reduction. The palate is textural and powerful yet remarkably refined, balancing ripe stone fruit with crystalline acidity and a saline mineral core. Fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels contribute depth and complexity while remaining seamlessly integrated into the wine’s structure. Savaterre Chardonnay is renowned for its ability to combine richness with precision, and the 2024 release continues that hallmark style with exceptional clarity and persistence. A subtle savoury edge and chalky minerality provide further dimension, carrying the wine through an impressively long finish. Although captivating in youth, this Chardonnay possesses the concentration and balance to reward extended cellaring. It pairs beautifully with lobster, roast poultry, rich seafood dishes or creamy mushroom-based cuisine