Woodside Valley Estate | Le Bas Chardonnay 2005

PV Tasting Notes

Cut from the same mould as the 2004, the full-bodied, rich 2005 Le Bas Chardonnay possesses a beautiful texture with the precision of a great Grand Cru Burgundy, aromas of honeysuckle, lemon blossom, grapefruit marmalade, and toasty, yeasty, spicy hazel nuts. Medium to full-bodied with good underlying acidity, it was aged in 100% High Grade New French oak. One of West Australia’s most brilliant new wineries, Woodside Valley Estate is fashioning hand-crafted, singular wines that are not only gorgeous to smell and taste, but innovative in their stylistic orientations. They manage to combine the elegance and complexity of Europe, with the sensationally ripe fruit of Australia, only 400 cases made.

Five Stars & 94 points – James Halliday Wine Companion 2008 Edition
A quality wine. Discreet fig, melon, grapefruit and subtle oak.

93 points – Ray Jordan’s Guide to Australian Wines

Serve this with any fish or seafood in a buttery sauce and you’ll be in heaven also suits white fish simply grilled or meunière, Dover Sole, Turbot, Halibut, Brill, Scallops, Roast Veal, organic Chicken stuffed with herbs or truffles under the skin.

Pride, Passion and Purpose is the motto of Woodside Valley Estate, the winery has this year been upgraded from a 4 star rating to the top rating of 5 Stars, signifying top notch quality across the range of wines. An almost draconian sorting and selection of fruit, coupled with 100% quality French Oak, The result is the Baudin Collection and clearly reflects the craftsmanship, attention to details and meticulous care taken in the production of these exceptional wines, which are the truest expression of the character and quality of Northern Margaret River fruit. Woodside Valley Estate is truly an ultra premium boutique producer with a total annual production of between 1000 and 1500 cases, distributed around Australia and internationally.

Oak Maturation: 8 months in 100% New French oak with no malolactic fermentation and daily lees stirring for three months.
Bottling Date: February 2006
Release Date: October 2006