Leeuwin Estate of Margaret River is one of Australia's leading Chardonnay makers with their Art Series Chardonnay widely considered the greatest white wine made in the country. Leeuwin's Prelude Chardonnay always delivers an exceptional value entry-point to this acclaimed Margaret River producer,
The 2022 Leeuwin Prelude Chardonnay again delivers a top class Margaret River Chardonnay with the purity, finesse and length of flavour we've come to expect from Leeuwin Estate. This opens with an aromatic and expressive nose with notes of pear, lime and nectarine. The palate is intense and concentrated with plenty of white nectarine, pear and lemon underpinned by subtle hazelnuts, sweet spice and vibrant acidity. Another ripping example of Prelude Chardonnay, this delivers extraordinary value-for-money drinking.
“95 Points. You have to pinch yourself when considering that this is Leeuwin's second level chardie. Fact is, it's very good. The last couple of years have seen slightly more richness and palate intensity restored after dabbling briefly with a finer style. It's minerally with a spicy pear and nectarine character. The palate is layered and rich. This is as good an example of this wine as I have seen.”- Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review 2024.
“This is the second string to Leeuwin's imperious Art Series cuvee, yet few corners are cut. A bit broader texturally and of more fruity immediacy. Think canned peach, glazed quince, orange verbena, nougat and beautifully placed oak, gently caressing the seams. Mid-weighted and packed with flavor and integrity, this drinks far better than many producer's top wines. Drink or hold briefly. 93 points"- Ned Goodwin MW, JamesSuckling.com, November 2023.
