Jeremy Oliver 96 points!
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Jeremy Oliver 96 points!'Almost the perfect chardonnay, this sublime wine is on one hand astonishingly intense and concentrated, while being seamlessly balanced and measured on the other. Its opulent expression of pineapple, grapefruit, guava and mango-like fruit knits effortlessly with creamy, bacony, vanilla and slightly smoky oak, while it's underpinned by a chalky mineral texture and punctuated by a chiselled citrusy acidity. While there's a hint of spirity heat on its exceptionally long and complete palate, it's a stunning exercise in both power and control. '
Jeremy Oliver 2008
'The colour is a brilliant green straw. The fresh nose is classic Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay, with intensely lifted aromas of ripe yellow pear skins, the petals of citrus blossom, nectarine and ripe peach accompanied by hints of fig and cashews from barrel maturation on yeast lees with integrated charry French oak. These flavours combine into a finely balanced bouquet the result of very low yielding vines matched with subtle winemaking to preserve the richness of the fruit. The palate displays the mouth filling and intense flavours of fresh ripe pears which is full bodied and incredibly rich, intermingling with delicious stone fruit flavours and nectarine. The middle palate shows richness from both the fruit and the lees stirring, with a lingering fresh citrus finish. The new French oak complements the fruit, providing a wonderful balance of warm toasty flavours on the finish. The structure of this wine highlights both the power of a typical multi layered Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay with an underlying elegance.'
Tasting Notes, Leeuwin.
Country:
Australia
Region:
WA- Margaret River
Variety:
Wine White - Chardonnay
Size:
750mL
