2024 Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay

A modern classic — elegant power and stunning cool-climate purity

95 points JamesSuckling.com | 95 points Wine Pilot

Premium Adelaide Hills Chardonnay | Precision, Purity & Poise

“A benchmark Australian Chardonnay — elegant, complex, and beautifully refined with world-class balance and energy.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale gold with green hues — bright and luminous in the glass.
Aroma: Expressive and layered with aromas of white peach, nectarine, citrus zest, and nougat. Subtle notes of flint, hazelnut, and struck match add depth and intrigue.
Palate: Medium-bodied and beautifully textured. The palate delivers pristine stone fruit and citrus flavours wrapped in fine acidity and a creamy, savoury edge. Seamless integration of oak and fruit gives both power and grace.
Finish: Long, pure, and mineral-driven — combining precision with elegance and tension.

Critical Acclaim

• 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Superb precision and energy with fine citrus and stone fruit drive. Beautifully textured and balanced, this is an exceptional M3.”

• 95 Points – Wine Pilot
  “Complex, vibrant, and refined. White peach, cashew, and mineral tension combine with impeccable oak handling. Classy and complete.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

The M3 Chardonnay is sourced from Shaw + Smith’s Lenswood and Piccadilly vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, where cool nights and long ripening conditions yield fruit of remarkable purity.

Hand-harvested grapes are whole-bunch pressed, with wild yeast fermentation and partial malolactic conversion for texture. The wine is aged for nine months in French oak barriques (20% new), achieving exceptional balance between richness and restraint.

The result is a Chardonnay of precision, texture, and sophistication — unmistakably M3.

Region

Adelaide Hills, South Australia — Australia’s premier cool-climate Chardonnay region, producing wines defined by elegance, acidity, and minerality rather than opulence.
M3 represents the pinnacle of this style — refined, textural, and beautifully expressive of place.

Food Pairings

• Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter

• Roast chicken with thyme and garlic

• Lobster or crab linguine

• Grilled swordfish with citrus and herbs

• Creamy Brie or mild goat’s cheese

Why We Love It

The 2024 Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay is a masterclass in cool-climate refinement — layered, textural, and full of energy.
It’s a wine that continues to define the modern Australian Chardonnay movement, blending minerality, fruit purity, and subtle oak complexity in perfect harmony.

With dual 95-point acclaim, this vintage stands proudly among Australia’s greatest white wines — pure class in every sip.

Elegant. Focused. World-Class.
The 2024 Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay sets the standard for Australian cool-climate Chardonnay — vibrant, balanced, and beautifully composed.