Established in 1967, Vasse Felix is the founding wine estate of Margaret River and home to the region’s first vineyard, originally planted by pioneering winemaker Dr Tom Cullity. The estate comprises three specialized vineyards, including these historic plots, and boasts a viticulture program refined over more than five decades. This approach combines organic principles with precise, sustainable practices focused on soil health, vine longevity, and natural biodiversity.

Renowned as a regional leader, Vasse Felix has earned a global reputation for its small-batch, quality-driven winemaking with minimal intervention. Its wine portfolio ranges from iconic Margaret River classics to modern house styles, all crafted with a commitment to excellence.

Hand-harvested, whole-bunches were pressed and transferred direct to barrel as unclarified juice. Only natural yeasts from the vineyard fermented the wine which was nurtured in our cellar for 15 months, 8 of which were in oak with some lees stirring, before 7 months in tank on full lees. 100% Gingin clone and true to Heytesbury perfume and structure. A savoury, delicate and beautifully structured, complex wine in a delayed, yet moderately warm harvest year.

Note: The vintage shown in the image may differ from the actual product. For accurate vintage information, refer to the product description.

Tasting Notes

"If one wine typifies the current state of Australian chardonnay (complex, superfine, detailed and majestic) as much as a wine of place, Heytesbury could possibly be it. There’s a lot of fruit power this vintage, yet still, a tightly coiled style in youth. A millefeuille of flavour – grapefruit, lemon salt, white nectarine and complex savoury nuances, the oak and lees folded into the wine. There’s an intriguing zinc character too, a little flinty and funky with mouth-watering acidity. Moreish and compelling all the way through.Mesmerising." 97 Points - Halliday Wine Companion, Jane Faulkner (2024).