Byron & Harold Protocol Chardonnay 2025 | 55% Off

Special Offer 💥

Short time only: warehouse clearance special

Byron & Harold need to clear space for new vintages arriving soon, which means we have been able to secure this premium Chardonnay at an exceptional price.

RRP: $60

Mixed six price: $27 per bottle after your automatic 5% discount

This is a one-off deal. Once our allocation is sold, this special price is gone.

Winepilot Accolades 

Winepilot notes this as a premium Margaret River Chardonnay made entirely from the Gin Gin clone, with just 4,512 bottles produced. The review highlights stone fruits, nectarine, jasmine, apricot skin, ginger, lemon curd, river pebble minerality and lime, with French oak maturation, good intensity, balance and a sleek texture.

The review also suggests the wine has better days ahead, with an ageing window of around eight years.

Tasting Notes 

Colour: Deep straw.

Aromatics: Stone fruit, nectarine and apricot skin, with jasmine, lemon curd, ginger, lime and a subtle mineral note.

Palate: Sleek and balanced, with ripe stone fruit at the centre. French oak adds structure and polish, while citrus and mineral notes keep the wine fresh and composed.

Finish: Medium to long, with lingering nectarine, lemon curd, lime, ginger spice and a clean Margaret River line.

About the Wine

The Protocol Chardonnay sits in Byron & Harold’s premium range and shows why Margaret River Chardonnay has such a strong reputation. The use of Gin Gin clone gives the wine its classic combination of stone fruit, citrus, texture and drive, while fruit from the cooler Karridale area helps retain freshness and elegance.

This is not a thin, simple Chardonnay and it is not an overdone butter-and-oak style either. It sits in a polished middle ground: fruit, texture, oak support and balance.

At the normal $60 RRP, this is firmly in premium Chardonnay territory. At this one-off clearance price, it becomes one of the best value Margaret River Chardonnay buys we have been able to offer.

Wine Details

Producer: Byron & Harold
Range: The Protocol
Wine: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2025
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Subregion: Fruit largely sourced from Karridale
Clone: 100% Gin Gin clone
Maturation: French oak
Production: 4,512 bottles made
Style: Dry premium Chardonnay
Cellaring: Up to 8 years

Serving and Cellaring 

Serve: 10 to 12°C

Avoid serving it too cold. A little warmth in the glass will help the stone fruit, lemon curd and oak detail open up.

Decant: Not needed, but a few minutes in a good Chardonnay glass will help it show more texture and complexity.

Cellaring: Drinking impressively now, but this has the balance and structure to develop further. Enjoy now to 2033.

Food Pairing 

• Roast chicken with lemon and herbs
• Grilled marron, prawns or crayfish
• Baked salmon with citrus butter
• Creamy mushroom pasta or risotto
• Pork with apple and fennel
• Roast cauliflower or pumpkin with browned butter
• Brie, Comté or mature cheddar

FAQ 🧐

Why is Byron & Harold The Protocol Chardonnay 2025 on special?
Byron & Harold are clearing warehouse space for new vintages arriving soon, which has allowed us to offer this wine at a one-off special price.

Is this really almost 55% off?
Yes. The RRP is $60. Our price is $28.45, and when included in a mixed six with the automatic 5% discount, it comes down to around $27.03 per bottle.

Is this a premium Chardonnay?
Yes. It is made from 100% Gin Gin clone Chardonnay, largely sourced from Karridale, matured in French oak and produced in a small run of just 4,512 bottles.

Is it heavily oaked?
It has French oak influence, but the style is balanced. The oak adds structure and polish rather than overwhelming the stone fruit and citrus.

What does it taste like?
Expect stone fruit, nectarine, jasmine, apricot skin, lemon curd, ginger, lime and a fine mineral edge.

Can I cellar it?
Yes. Winepilot suggests it has an ageing window of around eight years, so it can be enjoyed now or cellared.