Fleet Lichen Chardonnay

If you enjoy modern Australian Chardonnay that balances richness with restraint, this is a beautiful example. It offers generous stone fruit and subtle oak wrapped around a vibrant mineral core, making it equally suited to thoughtful sipping or the dinner table. The combination of high-altitude fruit, careful winemaking and seamless balance results in a Chardonnay that feels sophisticated, energetic and effortlessly drinkable.

Location: King Valley, Victoria
Winemaking / Farming techniques: Sourced from Clare Burder and family’s vineyard on the Whitlands High Plateau. 100% whole-bunch pressed before wild barrel fermentation in French oak puncheons (20% new oak). The wine underwent 100% malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring to build texture, complexity and balance.
Style / Body: Medium-bodied, elegant and textural with bright natural acidity and a fine mineral backbone.
Notes: White peach, lemon and lime zest are layered with citrus blossom and delicate flinty minerality. The palate is generous yet finely balanced, combining juicy stone fruit, gentle oak spice and creamy lees texture, finishing long, savoury and fresh.
Descriptors: White peach · Lemon zest · Lime · Citrus blossom · Flint · Stone fruit · Gentle oak spice · Creamy lees · Bright acidity · Savoury finish
Pairing Suggestions: Fresh oysters, grilled King George whiting, roast chicken, lobster with beurre blanc, mushroom risotto, or soft washed-rind cheeses.