Vasse Felix - Margaret River Filius Chardonnay 2021
93/100
James Suckling
93/100
Decanter
93/100
Wine Enthusiast
90/100
Robert Parker
90/100
James Halliday - Wine Companion
"A vibrant 100% Chardonnay offering excellent value for money!"
"Crisp, mineral, and taut, a hint of briny acidity and phenolic compounds runs through the heart of this wine and carries it through to the finish. This 2021 Filius Chardonnay is at the crisp, vibrant end of the Chardonnay spectrum, not only in the Vasse Felix house style, but also in the regional context. This is a cleverly crafted and straightforward Chardonnay. I love the salty nuts on the finish. 2022-2027" (Robert Parker 2022) • Screw cap
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Eye
Straw yellow color with bright highlights
Nose
Fruity and flavorful bouquet, aromas of apple, melon, and hazelnut with hints of lemon and sea breeze.
Mouth
Soft and creamy attack, crisp and balanced structure with lovely acidity, savory finish with a hint of vanilla.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with shrimp curry, cheese tagliatelle, salmon salad...
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Your piggy bank may not be full enough to buy this estate's Premier Estate and Heytesbury Chardonnays, but Filius offers incredible value for money. This vintage has lively acidity and a wild, warm hay fermentation flavor that blends with ripe melon, crisp nectarine, and lemon balm. Delicate yet concentrated, with judicious creamy notes of toasted walnut oak. 2023-2030
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2022 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
Crisp, mineral, and taut, a hint of briny acidity and phenolic compounds runs through the heart of this wine and carries it through to the finish. This 2021 Filius Chardonnay is at the crisp, vibrant end of the Chardonnay spectrum, not only in the Vasse Felix house style, but also in the regional context. It is an intelligently crafted, straightforward Chardonnay. I love the salty nuts on the finish. 2022-2027
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Rated winery (2018 guide) New World Winery of the Year
About wine:
The entry-level Chardonnay from Margaret River's oldest winery is a real bargain and an excellent introduction to this Western Australian style. Delicate, perfectly integrated notes of lightly toasted hazelnut and cream lead the way, with a hint of salty sea breeze. Notes of pineapple, melon, and candied lemon play supporting roles. It is beautifully balanced, with crisp acidity neatly juxtaposing the weight of the texture. This wine has been crafted with care and skill, and is perfectly drinkable right now.
About the estate:
Vasse Felix is the first winery in Margaret River and Western Australia to receive the American publication's award, surpassing wineries from major international regions, including Stellenbosch (De Toren), Auckland (Kumeu River), Argentina (Trapiche), and Chile (Vina Ventisquero), to receive the coveted award.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
About wine:
A white wine with solid fruitiness, featuring white peaches, apples, and notes of vanilla and oak. A medium-bodied wine with a creamy texture and a savory finish. There's a lot going on here. Drink now or cellar. Screw cap.
James Halliday - Wine Companion
Wine rated 90/100
About wine:
For a Chardonnay that reflects regional attributes, and perhaps a little bit of the house style, it works well. It is well made, handling the citrus, stone fruit, and spice components with some funky sulfides and subtle oak. The texture is also good, and it's a wine that can be enjoyed without too much thought.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTOPHE L. Published on 07/15/2025
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