with the tension and freshness characteristic of Laroche’s Premier Cru sites
setting the stage for a palate of impressive weight and depth
Total Acid 7
The fruit was impeccably clean and the lower yields meant that the grapes packed a punch in flavour and concentration
which keeps the fruit vivid and unmasked
Marri Wood Park Chenin Blanc Macabeo with the tension and freshnessThe palate is bright, textural, and quietly savoury, opening with pear, green apple, and lemon zest lifted by fresh, coastal acidity that gives the wine drive and clarity. Texture is silky with a gentle waxy glide, showing classic Chenin depth without heaviness. The midpalate reveals notes of honeycomb, chamomile, fennel seed, and a cool salinemineral thread, adding savoury complexity beneath the fruit. The finish is long, dry, and lightly pithy,