Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2024 1.5L

Clarity, balance and cool-climate precision define this flagship Chardonnay from one of the Adelaide Hills’ most respected producers. The Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2024 represents the winery’s long-standing pursuit of purity and site expression, drawn primarily from the high-elevation M3 Vineyard in Lenswood. This cooler pocket of the Adelaide Hills provides ideal conditions for Chardonnay, allowing fruit to ripen slowly while retaining vibrant natural acidity. The vineyard’s clay loam soils contribute both structure and mineral tension, shaping the wine’s refined framework.

Hand-harvested fruit is gently pressed before fermentation in French oak barrels, where careful maturation builds texture without overwhelming the wine’s freshness. The 2024 vintage captures a balance between concentration and elegance, with citrus and stone fruit flavours supported by subtle oak complexity. In the glass it shows a pale straw colour with youthful brightness. The palate reveals layers of white peach, grapefruit and lemon curd carried by finely tuned acidity and a mineral backbone. Oak integration remains restrained and supportive, contributing creamy texture and gentle spice. This Chardonnay reflects Shaw + Smith’s hallmark style: precise, modern and expressive of the Adelaide Hills’ cool-climate character.