Parterre Semillon Sauv Blanc 2020

Halliday Review 🏆

95 Points

Even if this appeals in its youth, such an oak-aged style (new and used French oak of various sizes) generally needs time to settle and chill out. And this will follow such a route. In the meantime, it’s fragrant with finger lime and snow peas with a snip of fresh herbs and lots of nutty, toasty oak. There’s also a waxy/lanolin character and no shortage of acidity to keep this alive for another decade or so.

Tasting Notes 🍋

• Colour: Pale straw with lime-green hues.
• Aromas: Guava, papaya, rockmelon, custard apple, and ripe limes, with a hint of fresh herbs.
• Palate: Bright lemon-lime citrus, subtle lemongrass, and a creamy vanilla texture from oak maturation. The acidity is softened by a long, chalky, mouthcoating finish, making it both fresh and salivating.

Winemaking Process

• Hand-Harvested – Picked in the cool hours of the morning for maximum freshness. Chilled to 8ºC overnight before whole-bunch pressing to enhance purity.
• Barrel Fermentation & Maturation – 10 months in a mix of new & old French barriques, puncheons, and cigar barrels, adding layers of texture and complexity.

Serving Tips ❄️

• Best Temperature: Serve at 8–10°C for the perfect balance of freshness and texture.
• Chilling Guide:
  • From room temp: Refrigerate for 90 minutes or ice bucket for 30 minutes.
  • Too cold? Let sit for 10 minutes before pouring to reveal aromatics.
• Glassware: A Chardonnay or Bordeaux white wine glass enhances the wine’s layered complexity.

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

• Grilled Lobster with Lemon Butter – The creamy oak texture complements the richness of the lobster.
• Herb-Crusted Chicken – The citrusy, herbal notes in the wine mirror the dish’s flavours.
• Fresh Goat Cheese & Fig Salad – A perfect balance of acidity and creaminess.
• Seared Scallops with Caper & Lime Sauce – Enhances the wine’s freshness and minerality.

FAQ Wine Terms 🤔

❓ What are cigar barrels?
Cigar barrels are long, narrow oak barrels that increase lees contact, enhancing texture while preserving freshness.

❓ How does barrel fermentation change SSB?
Unlike traditional stainless-steel-fermented SSB, barrel fermentation adds texture, complexity, and depth, making the wine more age-worthy.

Learn About Fraser Gallop Estate

Fraser Gallop Estate Winery stands as a distinguished winery nestled in the renowned Margaret River Wine Region, celebrated for its exceptional wines. With a string of prestigious awards and accolades to its name, including recognition for its dedication to quality, Fraser Gallop Estate epitomises excellence in winemaking.

Established in 1999, Fraser Gallop Estate Wines is at the heart of Margaret River’s Wilyabrup valley (20km) north of the town of Margaret River and six kilometres from the southwest coast of Western Australia. The Estate enjoys splendid isolation and a moderate maritime climate created by the Indian Ocean to the north and west.

The vineyard of Fraser Gallop Estate features undulating topography and gravelly laterite loams over clay subsoil providing superb conditions in order to grow Bordeaux and Burgundy grape varieties. The unique location, geography and climate conditions combine to imbue the colour, flavours and aromas found only in a Fraser Gallop Wine.

Our winery, designed by our winemaker and purpose-built in 2008, has a 300-tonne capacity. It is specifically designed in layout and size for the fermentation of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends.

Through minimal intervention, harnessing naturally occurring environmental yeasts, and employing a blend of traditional techniques and modern winemaking skills, we strive to create wines that exhibit balance and finesse upon release while possessing the structure and pedigree to flourish with careful cellaring.

Our Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon Sauvignon Blanc wines develop their flavour, texture, and complexity in the finest quality French oak barrels sourced from renowned Bordelais cooperages for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends, and Burgundian cooperages for the Chardonnay.

We offer free delivery on all orders within Perth over $75. We can also order in a Fraser Gallop wine we don’t stock, email us at info@partnersinwine.com.au

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