Reserve Chardonnay

Xanadu's Reserve Chardonnay originates from Margaret River's gravelly, well-drained soils—a region defined by its maritime influence and diurnal temperature swing between the Indian Ocean and inland valleys. The vineyard sites sit at moderate elevation, where cool nights extend ripening and preserve natural acidity in the fruit.

Winemaking centers on barrel fermentation in French oak, with extended lees contact building textural complexity and subtle oak integration. The Reserve designation signals selection from the producer's finest parcels and a commitment to aging before release, allowing primary fruit to marry with oak-derived compounds.

This expression balances Margaret River's ripe stone-fruit character with the structural precision that cool-climate Chardonnay demands. The wine drinks with immediate approachability yet carries sufficient acidity and oak framework to develop further in bottle over the next 5–7 years.