A pioneer of Margaret River wine, Cullen continues to produce some of the region's finest wines from their mature estate vineyards. Under the guidance of Chief Winemaker Vanya Cullen, all wines are grown on a certified biodynamic, organic, carbon neutral and naturally powered estate.
Grace Madeline is blend of Sauvignon Blanc (74%) and Semillon (26%), which were planted on Cullen Estate in 1976. The 2024 Cullen Grace Madeline opens with delicate aromas of white flowers, citrus notes and pink lady apple. Gracefully structured with bright acidity and a crescent minerality. Layers of unctuous dried pear and fig with a hint of mango, unveiling delicate notes of brioche and lemon curd, all lifted by subtle touches of vanilla bean.
"96 Points. This wine is all about perfume, flowers and a kiss of sun-touched fruit that makes it utterly enticing. Aromas of jasmine, apple blossoms, rose petals, melon and grapefruit. The textural, structured palate comes from 12 hours on the skins before pressing. So complex with mineral and stone-driven notes and an underlying power that will evolve gracefully. From biodynamically grown grapes. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap."- JamesSuckling.com.
"95 Points. This is the prestige Sauv Blanc and Sem blend in the Cullens range and it drinks like it. Named in honour of Diana Madeline’s mother, Vanya’s other grandmother, the vines were planted in 1976 and the wine is a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon. The Semillon was tank fermented but the Savvy saw eight months in barriques, 63% of them new, after both barrel and concrete egg fermentation with wild yeasts. Deep straw in colour, this is Savvy with complexity. Entirely possible we have the power of suggestion here, but it is a wine of grace. There is oak evident, but it is finely integrated. There are tropical notes with peach, fig and florals. A seamless style of great refinement and serious length. Enjoy this any time over the next six to eight years. A superb example of the style."- Ken Gargett, Winepilot.com.
