Tasting Notes 🍇

• Colour: Radiant golden yellow with a refined depth
• Aromatics: Engaging notes of lemon curd, quince, gentle spice and leesy struck-match complexity
• Palate: Silky, linear texture featuring butterscotch and cashew richness balanced by limestone-driven acidity and a savoury finish

Winemaker’s Note

“A Chardonnay brimming with richness yet underpinned by vibrant acidity and minerality—ripe for now, with the structure and elegance to reward cellaring.”

Viticulture & Winemaking

Selected from estate vines, the grapes were harvested and vinified with precision. While specific oak regimes for this Reserve aren’t detailed on the site, Montague’s standard Chardonnay release sees around 25% new French oak, with balance in seasoned barrels, fermented traditionally and aged to maturity. Expect similarly thoughtful oak integration here.

Sustainability & Natural Practices 🌱

Montague Estate operates with a focus on sustainable viticulture, minimal intervention, and respecting the vineyard’s natural expression. Their limited-production approach ensures meticulous quality and attention to detail.

Storage & Serving Tips ❄️

• Serving Temperature: 10–12 °C – to showcase both richness and minerality

• Decanting: Not necessary, but allow a few minutes to breathe for lifted aromatics

• Cellaring Potential: Designed to evolve gracefully over 10 years, unveiling added complexity and texture over time .

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

• Roast chicken with truffle butter – a match for both depth and sophistication

• Seared scallops in beurre blanc – aligns with the wine’s chalky acidity and butterscotch nuances

• Creamy pasta with sage and walnuts – highlights the nutty and savoury elements

• Mild aged cheeses – like Comté or Gruyère for a subtle counterpoint to the wine’s richness

FAQ Wine Terms 🧐

Q: Why is this Chardonnay cellaring-worthy?
Because it balances opulent fruit with sharp acidity and minerality—building complexity and poise with age. 

Q: What is struck‑match complexity?
A subtle sulphidic note reminiscent of the match‑stick scent, often found in chardonnays with extended lees contact—adding depth and intrigue to the aroma.

Learn About Montague Estate

The Vineyard was originally planted back in 1988, Montague Estate is situated amid the beautiful landscape of Wilyabrup Valley, one of the beating hearts of the Margaret River wine region. Montague represents a new chapter in the life of the vineyard, built upon the legacy laid down by Arlwood Estate and Heydon Estate that have held past custodianship of the vines.  Nestled amongst the iconic, pioneering vineyards of Vasse Felix, Moss Wood and Cullen, Montague Estate is a stunning, undulating, forty-five hectare property, with vines whose roots stretch out across caps of laterite rock, ironstone gravel, clay and sand. With an ideal mesoclimate, a unique terroir, and decades of care, this vineyard has produced, and will continue to produce, wines of superb purity, grace and elegance.

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