Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2025 Adelaide Hills is nectarine, lemon pith, white flowers and citrus with a powerful, textured palate and fine acidity. Lenswood, Piccadilly, Lobethal — hand-picked, French oak, benchmark Australian Chardonnay.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished Adelaide Hills Chardonnay presents a bright, pale gold colour with luminous clarity and youthful brilliance, displaying the exceptional quality characteristic of Shaw + Smith’s celebrated M3 Chardonnay — sourced predominantly from the Lenswood, Piccadilly and Lobethal vineyards of the Adelaide Hills, grown on loams over clay and quartz at high elevation in one of Australia’s most celebrated cool-climate wine regions.
Aroma
The nose is fresh and immediately captivating, with delicate white flowers, zesty citrus and lovely nectarine creating a refined and beautifully expressive aromatic profile of genuine elegance and distinction. The bouquet reflects the exceptional fruit intensity that is the trademark of the M3 Chardonnay — a wine of remarkable purity and cool-climate character that speaks eloquently of the Adelaide Hills’ reputation for high quality and diversity.
Palate
Powerful and textured on the palate, with nectarine and lemon pith flavours of genuine intensity and depth, underpinned by fine acidity and the trademark M3 fruit intensity at its core. The nine months in finest French oak barrels — during which both primary and malolactic fermentation take place — adds a subtle complexity and textural weight that complements the vibrant fruit character beautifully. The finish is long, elegant and deeply satisfying — a benchmark Adelaide Hills Chardonnay of outstanding refinement and ageing ability.
Pairs With
This exceptional Adelaide Hills Chardonnay is a natural companion to pan-roasted barramundi, lobster bisque, roast chicken with lemon and herbs, creamy pasta, soft-ripened cheeses, or enjoyed chilled on its own as an elegant aperitif, where its nectarine, citrus and fine acidity shine with effortless distinction.
