2025 E.J. McDougall Margaret River Chardonnay 750ml

Pre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched in OCTOBER 2026.

Overview

The 2025 E.J. McDougall Chardonnay is a Margaret River white wine from the Wallcliff sub-region, shaped by sandy loam and clay over limestone soils. Hand-harvested fruit, in-barrel fermentation and light bâtonnage give this Chardonnay both precision and texture, with the natural depth expected from Margaret River Chardonnay.

Vintage & Winemaking

The fruit was hand-harvested from Margaret River’s Wallcliff sub-region. Fermentation took place in barrel, followed by 10 months of élevage. The élevage selection included 46% new French oak, using medium-toast, tight-grain French barriques.

Product Highlights

• Margaret River Chardonnay from the Wallcliff sub-region
• Hand-harvested fruit
• In-barrel fermentation with light bâtonnage
• 10 months élevage in French oak
• 46% new French oak, medium toast, tight grain barriques
• 97 points from Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
• 95+ points from Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal

Critic Scores & Reviews

97 points - Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate | Review date not provided
Described as silky, precise, wide on the palate and detailed, with pink grapefruit, white flowers, summer fig, white peach, pepper and brine.

95+ points - Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal | Review date not provided
Praised for generous minerality, ample grapefruit, bitter lemon, dense grip and fine acidity, with potential to develop along classical lines.

Tasting Notes

A layered Margaret River Chardonnay showing citrus, white peach and mineral detail, supported by fine acidity, creamy oak complexity and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with roast chicken, grilled seafood, mushroom dishes, lobster, creamy pasta, or lightly spiced white meat dishes.

Cellaring Potential

Enjoy from release, with the structure and acidity to develop further in bottle over the medium term.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2025
• Producer: E.J. McDougall
• Wine: Chardonnay
• Country: Australia
• Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
• Sub-Region: Wallcliff
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay
• Wine Style: White Wine
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Alcohol: 13.8%
• Soil Type: Sandy loam, clay over limestone
• Harvest Method: Hand-harvested
• Fermentation: In-barrel, light bâtonnage
• Élevage: 10 months
• Oak: 46% new French oak, medium toast, tight grain French barriques
• Release Date: 10 August 2026