LEEUWIN ART SERIES CHARDONNAY 2023 - white

Style: Savoury & DetailedThis outstanding winery and vineyard is owned by the Horgan family, founded by Denis and Tricia, who continue their involvement, but with son Justin Horgan general manager. The Art Series Chardonnay is, in my opinion, Australias finest example, based on the wines of the last 30 vintages. The move to screwcap brought a large smile to the faces of those who understand just how superbly the wine ages. The large estate plantings, coupled with strategic purchases of grapes from other growers, provide the base for high quality Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz; the hugely successful, quick-selling Art Series Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc; and lesser-priced Prelude and Siblings wines. JAMES HALLIDAY winecompanion.com.auLight bright yellow, a very youthful colour for a 2023, and the bouquet is likewise fresh but also seriously detailed, with creamy lees, malt, nougat, beeswax and custard apple aromas, the palate similarly complex and profound, with a chew of oaky tannins that lingers on the aftertaste. Long, long carry. A very powerful chardonnay, searingly intense and strongly structured, and needing more time yet to come into full harmony. Outstanding. (98) HUON HOOKE, realreview.comLime and finger lime, Solo! (though ideally don't slam it down fast), fresh pineapple, pear, plenty of clove and ginger oak, aniseed, a light flinty smokiness, honey cashew and white flower perfume. It's medium-bodied, there's a richness to fruit and oak here, yet it stays tight and controlled, with pitch-perfect acidity, a light chalkiness to texture, closing with superb length. Power with precision. You can drink it now, sure, though ideally wait for all the components to mesh. It's an outstanding release. (97) GARY WALSH, winefront.comRegion : Margaret River, WESTERN AUSTRALIAVariety : Chardonnay ABV: 13%Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.