Savaterre 'Frere Cadet' Chardonnay 2024

Sublime perfume, toasted cashew, struck match, stone fruit and a fleshy mid palate with supple texture. A very well balanced wine with exacting use of oak which enhances the fine structure and detail. Open and ready. Mitch Milicich, FWC

This is a finer more defined 'Frère Cadet'. On the nose lifted floral notes of lime blossom and gardenia combine with aromas of white nectarine, grapefruit, grilled nuts, praline, brioche, cinnamon, cardamon and flint.

The palate is a delight. Purer enjoyment. Mouth filling juicy minerality. Amazing structure. Such length and precision. Just the right amount of “grip” on the finish. 

This wine makes you salivate with anticipation of the next sip.

The flavours and texture go on and on with glimpses of pear, white peach/nectarine, pink grapefruit. I won’t go on but you get the idea.

Precise, textured and powerful with a beautiful spine of acidity to frame this delightful experience. I consider this version the best 'Frère Cadet' yet.

While it it is labelled Frère Cadet (younger brother) it is by no means a second wine. Keppell Smith, Vigneron