Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay 2021
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Category | White Wine |
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Brand | Leeuwin |
Origin | Australia, Western Australia, Margaret River |
Alcohol/vol | 13.5% |
Vinous
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This stunning 2021 Margaret River Chardonnay Art Series shows beautiful racy lines with a slick and seamless style as it bursts with toasted cashews, melon, lemon peel and pith aromas lifted by mandarin rind. Fabulous fruit density with immense power yet retaining refinement and shape over a long, strong finish. Energetic, vibrant, perfectly farmed and built for the long haul.
Wine Advocate
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Leeuwin seems to be striding from strength to strength. The ever-dependable, consistent, age-worthy Art Series Chardonnay is great every season. It is always a reflection of the vintage, but it is Art Series Chardonnay first. The style is entrenched in the history of the wine, and as the vines gain in age, the fruit spectrum of the wines expand in complexity. So, each year seems to be "better than ever," and that makes sense when you drill down into site and production, both of which are tightly controlled to a high level of detail. While the 2021 Art Series Chardonnay is arguably finer than the 2020 or undoubtedly the 2022 yet to be released, it makes an impact as an excellent Art Series Chardonnay and sits beside the 2017 in style.
Wine Spectator
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This aromatic white finds the tension between power and restraint. There's plenty of ruby grapefruit, Meyer lemon and sage notes up front on a sleek, juicy, polished frame. Himalayan salt, apple blossom, toasted sesame seed and tangerine grace notes integrate seamlessly. Drink now through 2037. 800 cases imported.
Wine Enthusiast
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Rhubarb, cranberry, olive, savory spice and a good lick of chocolatey oak open this lucid bottling, from a Margaret River stalwart. The palate is full figured and shapely, with curves and satiny, juicy fruit threaded with savory, dusty tannins. Drink now-2029.