New Release | 95 Points - Gary Walsh
For several decades, Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay has been recognised as a benchmark Australian Chardonnay; a reputation that is seemingly enhanced with each release. As one of Australia's most collected and in-demand wines, our limited stocks always sell fast.
The 2022 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay is another sublime Margaret River Chardonnay that offers a little more generosity and weight than recent vintages. The palate is poised and displays effortless power with pear, nectarine, white peach and a touch of lemon curd. With a lively mineral thread, subtle texture and vibrant natural acidity, this is another stunning Art Series Chardonnay that will offer plenty of joy over the next decade or two.
"95 Points. This seems, at least to me, to hark back to what might be called a more ‘old school’ classic LEAS style. And that will make many people very happy, no doubt. Pear, grapefruit, Teddy Bear biscuits, cedar, vanilla, clove and ginger oak laying it on pretty thick, though the fruit power is there to take it. It’s juicy, honey drizzled pear, citrus, a firm chalk dust grip, with a lively grapefruit cut of acidity, some lime and lime rind richness here too, with a bold and savoury finish of excellent length. It’s wine of power and presence, and some warmth, not immediately approachable, but very good. Tasted: Feb25. 14% alc. $159 Screwcap Drink: 2027 - 2036+"- Gary Walsh, The Wine Front.
