TN: Devils Lair Chardonnay 2010 (Margaret River)
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:04 pm
G'day
This is an annual 6 pack buy for me, and occasionally I've doubled up. This is the oldest vintage in the cellar.
I find these somewhat acidic and a little lean when young; however, like the Fraser Gallop Parterre (also an annual buy), they fill out a bit after a couple of years. After 8 years, this has definitely done that, but without going fat or flabby.
Yellow in colour with gold tinges. Yellow peach over savoury oak, with faint citrus and a nutty character. Palate is wonderfully integrated, with tannic grip, acid, developed fruit and savoury notes all meshing together well. It's mouth-filling without being heavy, and has a lingering finish.
Not likely to get much better, but certainly not showing signed of excessive age. Drink up if you have some.
Cheers
Allan
This is an annual 6 pack buy for me, and occasionally I've doubled up. This is the oldest vintage in the cellar.
I find these somewhat acidic and a little lean when young; however, like the Fraser Gallop Parterre (also an annual buy), they fill out a bit after a couple of years. After 8 years, this has definitely done that, but without going fat or flabby.
Yellow in colour with gold tinges. Yellow peach over savoury oak, with faint citrus and a nutty character. Palate is wonderfully integrated, with tannic grip, acid, developed fruit and savoury notes all meshing together well. It's mouth-filling without being heavy, and has a lingering finish.
Not likely to get much better, but certainly not showing signed of excessive age. Drink up if you have some.
Cheers
Allan