{"product_id":"2025-e-j-mcdougall-margaret-river-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2025 E.J. McDougall Margaret River Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched in OCTOBER 2026.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMargaret River Chardonnay from the Wallcliff sub-region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-harvested fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-barrel fermentation with light bâtonnage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 months élevage in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e46% new French oak, medium toast, tight grain barriques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97 points from Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95+ points from Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points - Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e | Review date not provided\u003cbr\u003eDescribed as silky, precise, wide on the palate and detailed, with pink grapefruit, white flowers, summer fig, white peach, pepper and brine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ points - Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e | Review date not provided\u003cbr\u003ePraised for generous minerality, ample grapefruit, bitter lemon, dense grip and fine acidity, with potential to develop along classical lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA layered Margaret River Chardonnay showing citrus, white peach and mineral detail, supported by fine acidity, creamy oak complexity and a long, precise finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast chicken, grilled seafood, mushroom dishes, lobster, creamy pasta, or lightly spiced white meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy from release, with the structure and acidity to develop further in bottle over the medium term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e E.J. McDougall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Margaret River, Western Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wallcliff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy loam, clay over limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-barrel, light bâtonnage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉlevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% new French oak, medium toast, tight grain French barriques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 August 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Saint Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52368311288110,"sku":"6382062176","price":112.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2025_EJ_McDougall_Margaret_River_Chardonnay_750ml.png?v=1785302118","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2025-e-j-mcdougall-margaret-river-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}