Established in 1999, Fraser Gallop Estate is at the heart of Margaret River’s Wilyabrup valley (20km) north of the town of Margaret River and six kilometres from the South West coast of Western Australia. The Estate enjoys splendid isolation and a moderate maritime climate created by the Indian Ocean to the north and west.
Comprising 50 acres under vine on an elevated aspect of the valley our plantings follow the gentle slopes created by the tributaries that traverse the land to the Wilyabrup Brook. The Parterre Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a traditional Bordeaux blend comprising cabernet, merlot, petit verdot, cabernet franc and malbec.
Winemaking techniques emphasise the complexity attainable in a single vineyard wine delivering a taut, angular cabernet-dominant powerhouse that remains composed, svelte and elegant.
Supple intensity, the concentration of flavour without a gram of weight, and the length of flavour possessed only by very healthy, perfectly ripe and balanced grapes. What a gloriously seamless wine, continuing the proud legacy of Parterre.
Assured and poised, with hints of truffle within the spiced dark fruits and brambly berries. The tannins are fine and the oak spice is wonderfully integrated, while the long finish is pretty much perfect.- Decanter World Wine Awards 2021, GOLD, 96 points