Piping up here to add my own commentary to that of the previous posters, with whose considered opinions i could not disagree more. Yes this is a zero acid wine. But the combination of the oak and the thick skin tannin, extracted well by the winemakers, gives this a sense of textural pluripotence akin to a Krug. If you are only looking for acid 1) that makes you an unsophisticate 2) you will surely find none here. What this does have is a brilliant searing sense of heft and cut (almost alkaline) from a 20 year old hot climate chardonnay coming into the prime of its drinking window
Neighbourhood gang late night at Maison Dakota. Tasted blind. Drank in Gabriel Standart. Later revealed to be under screw-cap. Appearance is clear, medium intensity, yellow lemon colour. Legs. Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of yellow flowers, integrated toast oak, ripe citrus lemon. Developed. On the palate, dry, medium acidity that gets flabby when warm, medium+ alcohol (14%), medium+ body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of ripe citrus lemon, yellow peaches, integrated toast oak, sweet cream and glycerin, Long finish. Very good quality. Lovely depth of flavours, notwithstanding the dipping acidity sensation. Time to drink up and enjoy. Very dry vintage, driest on record, but said to not be hot.
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good but a bit meh. the acid was just not as high as i would have preferred. that said, it wasn't flabby even in light of the high alcohol and the oak.
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Under cork. My second and last bottle. I was expecting this to be tiring, but this bottle was superb. A nose of pear and citrus, creamy and buttery with waxy and herbal notes. The palate is rich, yet balanced and fresh, with minerality and racy acidity. This is right in the drinking window. I have found Art Series chardonnay to be underwhelwing in the past, but this has opened my eyes to the potential here.
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Beautiful golden hue. Buttery nose, hints of waxed lemons and some nuttiness. Pretty complex palate, some ripe yellow kiwi, more butter but all wrapped around a structured core which leads to a good clean finish
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Terroir-istes International - Australia-Margaret River Chardonnay (Overgaauw Wine Estate): (Tasted Blind): Some development with mint, pineapple, spice and caramel. Still vibrant with a lively acidity, it is holding up, yet the caramel does start to infiltrate the wine, becoming like a humbug candy. However, a perfume scent also permeates it, and the acid structure seems to be holding even if it should have been drunk by now. Definitely offering more than expected.
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At Gusto Restaurant, Noosaville. This wine was sealed under Stelvin and is a deep green gold colour with a nose of yellow peach, Nashi pear, touches of lemon, pineapple and cashews with some nutmeg oak characters. The palate is unctuous and rich yet quite refined with lots of extract and tannin giving real grip and length. It perhaps lacks the distinction of the best years but equally shows real development that puts aside some of the concerns about long term Stelvin closures.
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Darker color, great palate feel,and taste, coravined 6 weeks ago so this was the finish of the Btl, got better over time and warming up. Outstanding showing for a wine that can age.
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Lo Hei dinner at Peach Garden (Peach Garden, OCBC Building): First bottle in about 8 years - this has held admirably well. The nose was actually more attractive than to last couple of bottles, with sweet oak starting to recede, and more complex aromas of rich yellow fruit, a touch of florals, and a hint of mushroom and cream on the side. The palate was simpler than the nose promised, but was pleasant in its own way, with nicely fresh acidity framing bright flavours of yellow fruit and sweet lemons edged with sweeter tropical tones. It is a bit tamer and less in-your-face than before, which does the wine plenty of good. There was a little touch of minerality just starting to emerge as well. This has matured nicely. The finish just has a bit of ripe heat on it, but otherwise a nicely accomplished wine.
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nose of pears, white peach, baked lemon tart and lemon thyme. the palate is mouth filling and luscious, perfectly ripe stone fruits, pineapple, lemon curd, coconut, cashews and generously buttered honey toast. The finish is long and complex. Just a wonderful wine all round with plenty of life left in it.
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Drank this at Extra Space, Boon Keng last night with a group of wine mates. Theme of the night: Aussie 2003.
Bright straw yellow in colour with a fresh nose of apples, pears, peaches and nuts. The intensity of the wine is matched by the flavours and the acidity, giving it a wonderful balance and finish.
This is a very good Chardonnay. One of the best labels from Australia. The fruits are balanced by the minerality, and it gradually evolved to produce more secondary notes comprising of pears and nuts. Wonderful!
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another fine example of the longevity of Leeuwin Chardonnay. too ripe to be burgundian, but exemplary fruit/oak and structure, delicious, and wont fall over for a few years.
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Superb nose of minerals, stone fruit and butter. When blinded, most thought it was a Corton Charlemagne. The palate was slight flint with very intense and rich white stone fruits, florals and vanilla. The finish was pretty long and uniform with the rest of the wine. Fantastic at what some age can do to one of the best whites of Australia.
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Ladies Night - One was better than the other. The more oxidised showed on the nose and lacked the fruit intensity, smoothness of the other. Nose was complex , with secondary characters dominating, slightly raceno. Palate was long and was a great food wine on the night.
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During a wine diner. Medium yellow. The nose of this was extremely citrusy at first, almost too much. It mellowed then with a bit of air. More aromas of minerals and white fruit came, lemongrass, little oak. On the palate this was very fresh with rich fruit. Nothing heavy here. Chablis style. Great aromatic persistency. Also impressive for its age.
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Certainly one of the best Australian chardonnays made with a gentle touch. It seems the fruit is starting to fade on the evidence of this bottle so drink soon.
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This wine has a wonderful slightly dark golden color, buttery taste, soft tannins, we loved it. Getting near its end would suggest to drink now. I have 2 bottles left from the original case and will consume shortly.
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Color medium gold. Nose shows lemon oil, vanilla, and spice. On the palate, mature citrus and subtle spices framed by still prevalent oak. Finish is long and satisfying. A big chardonnay done very well.
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Light golden yellow, fresh and subtle bouquet of pear, peach, almond, yellow fruits, touch of vanilla with slight creamy character. It has mellowed down on palate, showing beautiful balance and harmony. Lemon curd, ripe pear, melon, slight nutty with toasty oak has fully integrated. Good palate weight and intensity with crisp acidity backbone and seamless mid-palate, it has shed some fats and shine with elegant mouthfeel. Lingering aftertaste, long and satisfying. Such an age-worthy Chardonnay, lovely. I found myself enjoy a lot more on the aged Art Series Chardonnay than when it is young.
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Weekly tasting group #112; a mixed set. (@ DJ): Expressive bouquet with a lot of yellow tropical fruits. Same on the palate. Limestone minerals, vanilla, some nuts, caramel and pleasant bitterness. Mild acidity. Good concentration and completely ready now.
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I almost fell off my chair when I tasted this. It was still a baby showing almost no signs of age after ten years. Peach, touch of tropical fruit and minerals. Beautiful structure and subtlety on the finish.
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Beautiful on the palate yet hazelnutty on the nose just after the cork pull. We will see where it goes but to me its time to fire them off and get it done!
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Really liked this. Has held up incredibly well. Color is a slightly chartreuse gold (typical for Leeuwin). Nose shows lemon oil and oak. On the palate, the fruit is still evident after 10 years, now more integrated with the Oak. A sense of roundness finishing with a nice acidity complete this very nice New World Chardonnay.
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Much fresher racier with Chablis like minerality and Limey acidity than the last bottle I had. Crisp chard with touch of richness but otherwise quite sleek and svelte. This bottle I noticed was stelvin screw cap while the previous two bottlings were cork closure. Hmmm it does make a difference for whites.
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HWZ wine lunch on Saturday afternoon (The University Club): Bright golden yellow, Fresh and expressive nose of pear, pineapple, tropical fruits and quite a strong toasty, buttery oak. Full on the palate and yet has good freshness, with ripe pear, pineapple and a hints of mineral. It has strong oak influence as it was aged in 100% new French oak for 18 months, but it was very well integrated and not taste like an oak monster at all. End with a nice and lingering finish. This bottle bottled with screw cap and taste very much different from drinking from a cork closure, this is more powerful, fresher and long contrast to the more developed, subtle and elegant palate of the cork closure. I am happy the remaining 2 more bottles I have are bottled in screw cap which I reckon can keep for another few more years.
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wow high acid: great with salmon tartare, creme fraiche. This is the last cork vintage, clear why they went to ml and oak, but love this chablis style. drink window is short, this could go on a decade.
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A nice oaky buttery chardonay - lemon colour - medium+ body also medium acidty good finish - some minerality also clear - good long finish a very good wine.
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Upon opening I was initially disappointed - seemed very flat and maybe past its prime. But within 15 minutes it resembled the wine that stunned me when I tasted it at the winery in 2006. A superb balance of fruit, acidity, and oak. Nearly a perfect Chardonnay to my taste.
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Oaky buttery lemon curd. High acidity but also very rich fruits. Big on all sides. Nice as expressive. Has limestone minerality at the tip. Still v napaish but better than last bottle.
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sign of aging.slightly over butterly.the citrus fruits nt vibrant enuff to balance the wine.its so much different tasted a yr ago.overall stil a decent bttl.overall remarks.for those who like butterly taste with decent citrus fruits,tis is the bttl
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Drank from cork closure. Light golden yellow, subtle nose of melon, tropical fruits and buttery oak. The palate is beautifully subtle and balance with tropical fruits, melon and hints of minerality. This bottle has aged so well and the oak was fully integrated. Very enjoyable at this moment and very much different from my previous experience from screw cap, fresh and robust.
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Decanted this badboy. Took a while to open up but when it did it was great. Tastes like a corton charlemagne. Lots of lemony goodness with great acidity and a monster mineral tone. This is a great wine. Wish I had more...a boatload more. Or maybe just a case.
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My favorite Australian white wine, with the expectations to match. But when compared to many other vintages this wine does not seem to be as well balanced, with oak a little too obvious - especially for a wine of 8 years (almost 9 years). That being said it is still a wonderful wine with a long palate and that classic silky mouth feel of aged whites. There was still some youn fruit at the front. I will continue to buy this wine. Recommend giving any leeuwin art series Chardonnay at least 7 years before approaching.
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Verticaal Latour (De Librije, Zwolle): Leeuwin Chardonnay Art 2003 () Kleur: Medium goudgeel Aroma / bouquet: Wat meer rijp bouquet, wat steenfruit, rijp tropisch fruit maar met ruim voldoende fraicheur, beetje boenwas, behoorlijk wat hout maar prachtig geïntegreerd. Smaak / Afdronk: Vol, filmend en romig, mooie zuren, geen optimale balans, iets te royaal qua alcohol Algemeen / potentieel: Moeilijk te determineren, suggesties variëren van Chablis tot Noord Rhône. 50 + Kleur: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 11 + Smaak / Afdronk: 17 + Algemeen / potentieel: 8 = 91/100
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Deep green gold - unevolved. Nose beautiful white peach, citrus and nuts - complex at warmer end of spectrum. Palate weighty intense, touch of butter and warmth. Typical Leeuwin punch with dry extract and length from great fruit. Perhaps oak just a little too much for this vintage.
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Nice tasting well balanced wine, concentrated flavors of yellow fruits that stayed on the palate a long time. It didn't have the structure for long-term cellaring however.
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2011 Simple Series V: Benchmark Aussies 10-Years and Older (The Moomba @ Circular Road): Alcohol :: 14% Heaviest dose of oak amongs three, earthy, ash and ripe yellow fruits too with almost smoky herb aromas. Fullest body amongst three with plenty of dry extract and strong acid spine, better depth and concentration of fruits compared to the 2002, very powerful finish, quite heavy that seems a little off balance. Toward the end of dinner, this wine is fading while the 2002 still alive. Buy - No.
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2011 Simple Series V: Benchmark Aussies 10-Years and Older (The Moomba, Circular Road): A good, even very good new world Chard, but it was not quite as good as the classier 2002 on the same flight, and I do not think it will ever be. This was livelier on the nose - ripe lemons, white fruit, a touch of herb, some mushroom and slightly gentler bit of oak - more cream than toast here. Very nice. The palate was noticably riper than 2002, with a touch of glycerol floating around ripe yellow fruit somewhere between stone fruit and tropical notes I thought. It was crisper than the 2002, acidification maybe, but somehow less supple and integrated with the acidity and the fruit seeming a little disjointed the edges of the wine. Still, there is decent balance and a nice amount of substance here. The oak, which was well-controlled on the nose, was more obvious on the finish, with a layer of buttery toast. Overall, very good, but this needs some time yet.
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All in the same day '07, '03, '02 Art Series. This one very full bodied compared to the other two. Seems to have more of more or maybe we are just having it at the right time.
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Hawksmoor lunch, my last bottle went down well with the grilled squid. Every bottle in this case have been good and it seems to age well, easily 5-10 years more in it. I guess Leeuwins success is the purity of the fruit with not too much oak.
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Rich ripe chardonnay. Tropical fruit cocktail flavors. An interesting coconut note on the finish. Drink over the short term as the acidity is beginning to fade.
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Some oddly mixed reviews on this wine, I'd assume storage or transit heat could well be an issue for some. It's extremely good. Not super complex or funky like other high end aussies, but precise and interesting with everything in good balance. Was one of the stars of our recent chardonnay tasting.
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Not as buttery and giving as expected. Lemon skins and slightly starchy/yakult-like on the nose - reveals this to be margaret river chardonnay. Very lean and mineral on the palate. Abrupt finish. Disappointing for an art series.
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Lemon curd, oak, mushrooms, some pineapples, white flowers, stone fruits over thick, luscious, buttery texture. Good minerality and mid length finish. Quite satisfying if tasted blind, but knowing that it's a Leeuwin, it was a little disappointing. While there are some hints of the pedigree, I couldn't help but sense that the wine was a little stretched. Perhaps trying a little too hard?
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"ABB" bruncheon with JP; 11/3/2009-11/8/2009 (Asia Grand): Deep yellow. Lots of coconut oil on the nose! It smells like banana boat tanning oil. Lots of oak, delicious as it may be but not judiciously used. But it does show lots of character. Undeniably new world and a bit like one of those cultish napa chards. Fat, rich buttery and almost over indulgent. Sweet ripe fruits. I was somewhat dissapointed given its standing as one of the top chards of the new world. Re-tasted on the next day: Less but still obvious new oak with more noticeable lemon fruits now. Still very butterscotch and creamy. Falling flat quite quickly on the palate. This was not meant to be an ager. Lots of cosmetic work probably neccessary due to the heat of the vintage. Acidity is waning and does not balance out enough. It is quite delicious golden apples and most new world drinkers will fall head over heels with this but all said.. this probably was a difficult vintage to make.
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In the cold depths of winter I wanted something a little bit fatter. And this was a poor choice. The wine is, of course, excellent. That cinnamon and pear nose, and electric, streamlined body this vintage, it just wasn't quite what I was needing. Such is life.
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We served one bottle at Christmas dinner, the result, a very young wine after 5 years, the color is very light needs more time to mature to its full tasting potential. Still believe 2 or more years in the cellar.
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I was expecting a big over oaked Aussie chard. Well it is on the big side, but it was really enjoyable none the less. The balance is in check and it kept the wine together. Very, very good.
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Venturing in to the stash again! A quieter, harsh Art Chard with less give. We shall see how it opens up! After two hours being open still a sleeper compared to the 2004. More mineral and brininess. Quite tasty. A softer touch than 04. For a different mood.
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Tasted April 10, 2008. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Light sulphur notes on the nose up front followed by notes of wet stones and a mix of yellow fruits. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples, minerals and just a whisper of creme on the medium to long finish. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term, maybe medium term if you press it. Pleasant wine.
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Excellent new world Chard, drank at Nicolas, Rachel's donation. Pale straw colour, very oaky nose at first, but with tons of beautiful fruit aromas that balanced it out - candied pineapple and citrus, lemony scents especially. Very linear in the mouth, with an unsually savoury character on the the front of the tongue, almost preserved sour-plum like, followed by a flush of apricot and then butterscotch from the oak and a good long finish with some minerality. This was big, but good acid throughout kept it fresh.It got better with time on the glass - one of the few wines that should be decanted I think. I enjoyed this very much. Slightly too new world and coarse for me, but as non super-pricey Burgs go, this was about as good as you can get.
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Australian Meursault. Imagine a top-notch Perrières with an added tropical touch (aloë vera); great style, magnificent length, as good as it gets. Now - 2013.
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Nice bottle of wine. Lemon lime nose. Follows over into the taste, also green apple flavors. Nice feel in the mouth. Acid makes the wine bright in the mouth. Nice long finish with hints of oak and butter. Was really nice with fish.
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Had this during a white wine tasting. Served slightly too warm and the oak was overwhelming on the nose as well as on the palate. Not what I had hoped for, not balanced enough and not enought fruit. Acidity quite good though. Chardonnay no doubt and i Like them oaked but this didn't do it for me.
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Oak on the nose. Pears, melon, guava, lemon and limestone. Very spicy. Nice, rich powerful finish. After a few glasses, this wine becomes a bit heavy. 13% alcohol.
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Great Chard, oak very well integrated and nice notes of pear and peach. Reminds me of a mature Corton Charlemagne, I like it ,lots of fruit and and just enough oak.
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Can Leeuwin Estate do not wrong? Another amazing vintage of what I consider the world's best new world Chardonnay. The wine is a tropical monster bomb on the nose, in the mouth, and in the finish. A flawlessly balanced wine that integrates fruit, oak, and acidity into a beautiful "juicy" wine that satisfies you throughout the tasting experience. On the nose we sniff a tropical melange of this wines trademark citrus driven pineapple. In the mouth the wine is thick and coats the mouth like tropical honey oil. The wine is high in alcohol at 14% and yet drinks extremely smoothly. This is a must for every serious wine taster.
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Pale, greenish and clear. Moderate aromas - citrus/ lemon and salt water. Dry, medium body: initially hints of wood but good acidity, caramel and toast - developed very nicely during the evening.
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Color is medium gold. Nose shows pear, green fruit, citrus, and light oak. On the palate, this seems a bit lean at this point. Green Chardonnay fruit, spice, and a healthy dose of acidity. Feels tightly wound, should open with more time.
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Drank socially at a BBQ so not the greatest way to taste. Great aroma with pear and tropical fruit but think it's lacking something from the last two vintages. Lots of fruit but lacking some of the steely structure of the 01. Will have to try again as the general view was good.
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5/12/2024 - wernicke Likes this wine: 95 Points
Piping up here to add my own commentary to that of the previous posters, with whose considered opinions i could not disagree more. Yes this is a zero acid wine. But the combination of the oak and the thick skin tannin, extracted well by the winemakers, gives this a sense of textural pluripotence akin to a Krug. If you are only looking for acid 1) that makes you an unsophisticate 2) you will surely find none here. What this does have is a brilliant searing sense of heft and cut (almost alkaline) from a 20 year old hot climate chardonnay coming into the prime of its drinking window
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10/21/2023 - Derek Darth Taster wrote: 93 Points
Neighbourhood gang late night at Maison Dakota. Tasted blind. Drank in Gabriel Standart. Later revealed to be under screw-cap.
Appearance is clear, medium intensity, yellow lemon colour. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of yellow flowers, integrated toast oak, ripe citrus lemon. Developed.
On the palate, dry, medium acidity that gets flabby when warm, medium+ alcohol (14%), medium+ body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of ripe citrus lemon, yellow peaches, integrated toast oak, sweet cream and glycerin, Long finish.
Very good quality. Lovely depth of flavours, notwithstanding the dipping acidity sensation. Time to drink up and enjoy.
Very dry vintage, driest on record, but said to not be hot.
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10/21/2023 - asparagus wrote: 89 Points
good but a bit meh. the acid was just not as high as i would have preferred. that said, it wasn't flabby even in light of the high alcohol and the oak.
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8/27/2023 - Niall Conlon Likes this wine: 89 Points
Right at the end of its window
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5/5/2023 - cliftonng wrote: 93 Points
Under cork. My second and last bottle. I was expecting this to be tiring, but this bottle was superb. A nose of pear and citrus, creamy and buttery with waxy and herbal notes. The palate is rich, yet balanced and fresh, with minerality and racy acidity. This is right in the drinking window. I have found Art Series chardonnay to be underwhelwing in the past, but this has opened my eyes to the potential here.
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2/5/2022 - Wrighty wrote:
Beautiful golden hue. Buttery nose, hints of waxed lemons and some nuttiness. Pretty complex palate, some ripe yellow kiwi, more butter but all wrapped around a structured core which leads to a good clean finish
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9/7/2020 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 89 Points
Terroir-istes International - Australia-Margaret River Chardonnay (Overgaauw Wine Estate): (Tasted Blind): Some development with mint, pineapple, spice and caramel. Still vibrant with a lively acidity, it is holding up, yet the caramel does start to infiltrate the wine, becoming like a humbug candy. However, a perfume scent also permeates it, and the acid structure seems to be holding even if it should have been drunk by now. Definitely offering more than expected.
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1/11/2020 - drjb Likes this wine: 92 Points
At Gusto Restaurant, Noosaville. This wine was sealed under Stelvin and is a deep green gold colour with a nose of yellow peach, Nashi pear, touches of lemon, pineapple and cashews with some nutmeg oak characters. The palate is unctuous and rich yet quite refined with lots of extract and tannin giving real grip and length. It perhaps lacks the distinction of the best years but equally shows real development that puts aside some of the concerns about long term Stelvin closures.
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10/7/2019 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 94 Points
Darker color, great palate feel,and taste, coravined 6 weeks ago so this was the finish of the Btl, got better over time and warming up. Outstanding showing for a wine that can age.
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2/2/2019 - Paul S wrote: 92 Points
Lo Hei dinner at Peach Garden (Peach Garden, OCBC Building): First bottle in about 8 years - this has held admirably well. The nose was actually more attractive than to last couple of bottles, with sweet oak starting to recede, and more complex aromas of rich yellow fruit, a touch of florals, and a hint of mushroom and cream on the side. The palate was simpler than the nose promised, but was pleasant in its own way, with nicely fresh acidity framing bright flavours of yellow fruit and sweet lemons edged with sweeter tropical tones. It is a bit tamer and less in-your-face than before, which does the wine plenty of good. There was a little touch of minerality just starting to emerge as well. This has matured nicely. The finish just has a bit of ripe heat on it, but otherwise a nicely accomplished wine.
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2/9/2018 - Mark Ho wrote: 80 Points
Past it’s prime. More like a non sweet port. Very yellow appearance.
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11/25/2017 - Nicthebuilder Likes this wine: 95 Points
nose of pears, white peach, baked lemon tart and lemon thyme.
the palate is mouth filling and luscious, perfectly ripe stone fruits, pineapple, lemon curd, coconut, cashews and generously buttered honey toast.
The finish is long and complex.
Just a wonderful wine all round with plenty of life left in it.
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4/28/2017 - stayhappy21 wrote: 94 Points
Drank this at Extra Space, Boon Keng last night with a group of wine mates. Theme of the night: Aussie 2003.
Bright straw yellow in colour with a fresh nose of apples, pears, peaches and nuts. The intensity of the wine is matched by the flavours and the acidity, giving it a wonderful balance and finish.
This is a very good Chardonnay. One of the best labels from Australia. The fruits are balanced by the minerality, and it gradually evolved to produce more secondary notes comprising of pears and nuts. Wonderful!
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7/29/2016 - milwaukeewino wrote:
Carmel on the nose. I think its gone. Palate isn't bad but it is all Carmel.
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7/8/2016 - milwaukeewino wrote:
Man is this rather amazing.
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6/2/2016 - wineguru57@yahoo.com.au Likes this wine: 93 Points
another fine example of the longevity of Leeuwin Chardonnay. too ripe to be burgundian, but exemplary fruit/oak and structure, delicious, and wont fall over for a few years.
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3/4/2016 - Nicholas81 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Superb nose of minerals, stone fruit and butter. When blinded, most thought it was a Corton Charlemagne. The palate was slight flint with very intense and rich white stone fruits, florals and vanilla. The finish was pretty long and uniform with the rest of the wine. Fantastic at what some age can do to one of the best whites of Australia.
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1/17/2016 - cliftonng Likes this wine: 90 Points
Complex nose with stone fruit still present. It is well balanced on the palate, with richness, buttery oak and a long finish.
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9/16/2015 - V64 wrote:
Ladies Night - One was better than the other. The more oxidised showed on the nose and lacked the fruit intensity, smoothness of the other. Nose was complex , with secondary characters dominating, slightly raceno. Palate was long and was a great food wine on the night.
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3/28/2015 - Collector1855 wrote: 94 Points
During a wine diner. Medium yellow. The nose of this was extremely citrusy at first, almost too much. It mellowed then with a bit of air. More aromas of minerals and white fruit came, lemongrass, little oak. On the palate this was very fresh with rich fruit. Nothing heavy here. Chablis style. Great aromatic persistency. Also impressive for its age.
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2/26/2015 - hargy Likes this wine: 89 Points
Certainly one of the best Australian chardonnays made with a gentle touch. It seems the fruit is starting to fade on the evidence of this bottle so drink soon.
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1/14/2015 - mjf@ulkner wrote: 90 Points
This still possesses rich, opulent fruit. A nice light touch of oak on finish. Elegant and satisfying. At peak
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12/29/2014 - bibhau Likes this wine: 93 Points
This wine has a wonderful slightly dark golden color, buttery taste, soft tannins, we loved it. Getting near its end would suggest to drink now. I have 2 bottles left from the original case and will consume shortly.
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11/23/2014 - Thilo wrote: 92 Points
Color medium gold. Nose shows lemon oil, vanilla, and spice. On the palate, mature citrus and subtle spices framed by still prevalent oak. Finish is long and satisfying. A big chardonnay done very well.
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7/26/2014 - hkm520240 wrote: 94 Points
Light golden yellow, fresh and subtle bouquet of pear, peach, almond, yellow fruits, touch of vanilla with slight creamy character.
It has mellowed down on palate, showing beautiful balance and harmony. Lemon curd, ripe pear, melon, slight nutty with toasty oak has fully integrated. Good palate weight and intensity with crisp acidity backbone and seamless mid-palate, it has shed some fats and shine with elegant mouthfeel. Lingering aftertaste, long and satisfying. Such an age-worthy Chardonnay, lovely. I found myself enjoy a lot more on the aged Art Series Chardonnay than when it is young.
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3/24/2014 - Zweder wrote: 90 Points
Weekly tasting group #112; a mixed set. (@ DJ): Expressive bouquet with a lot of yellow tropical fruits. Same on the palate. Limestone minerals, vanilla, some nuts, caramel and pleasant bitterness. Mild acidity. Good concentration and completely ready now.
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1/25/2014 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 94 Points
Light medium yellow color; appealing, lemon curd, light lemon oil, almond, ripe pear, apricot nose; rich, creamy textured, lemon curd, lemon custard, mineral palate with medium acidity; long finish
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11/13/2013 - mclanew Likes this wine: 95 Points
I almost fell off my chair when I tasted this. It was still a baby showing almost no signs of age after ten years. Peach, touch of tropical fruit and minerals. Beautiful structure and subtlety on the finish.
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9/8/2013 - johbev wrote: 94 Points
Very nice at this point. Last bottle unfortunately.
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7/20/2013 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Beautiful on the palate yet hazelnutty on the nose just after the cork pull. We will see where it goes but to me its time to fire them off and get it done!
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4/21/2013 - Thilo wrote: 92 Points
Really liked this. Has held up incredibly well. Color is a slightly chartreuse gold (typical for Leeuwin). Nose shows lemon oil and oak. On the palate, the fruit is still evident after 10 years, now more integrated with the Oak. A sense of roundness finishing with a nice acidity complete this very nice New World Chardonnay.
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1/4/2013 - Alex H wrote: 88 Points
Much fresher racier with Chablis like minerality and Limey acidity than the last bottle I had. Crisp chard with touch of richness but otherwise quite sleek and svelte. This bottle I noticed was stelvin screw cap while the previous two bottlings were cork closure. Hmmm it does make a difference for whites.
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12/22/2012 - hkm520240 wrote: 93 Points
HWZ wine lunch on Saturday afternoon (The University Club): Bright golden yellow, Fresh and expressive nose of pear, pineapple, tropical fruits and quite a strong toasty, buttery oak.
Full on the palate and yet has good freshness, with ripe pear, pineapple and a hints of mineral. It has strong oak influence as it was aged in 100% new French oak for 18 months, but it was very well integrated and not taste like an oak monster at all. End with a nice and lingering finish.
This bottle bottled with screw cap and taste very much different from drinking from a cork closure, this is more powerful, fresher and long contrast to the more developed, subtle and elegant palate of the cork closure. I am happy the remaining 2 more bottles I have are bottled in screw cap which I reckon can keep for another few more years.
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11/16/2012 - WineDoctors wrote: 90 Points
wow high acid: great with salmon tartare, creme fraiche. This is the last cork vintage, clear why they went to ml and oak, but love this chablis style. drink window is short, this could go on a decade.
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11/10/2012 - ILarsen wrote: 91 Points
A nice oaky buttery chardonay - lemon colour - medium+ body also medium acidty good finish - some minerality also clear - good long finish a very good wine.
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5/27/2012 - lassus wrote: 94 Points
Upon opening I was initially disappointed - seemed very flat and maybe past its prime. But within 15 minutes it resembled the wine that stunned me when I tasted it at the winery in 2006. A superb balance of
fruit, acidity, and oak. Nearly a perfect Chardonnay to my taste.
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3/11/2012 - Alex H wrote: 84 Points
Oaky buttery lemon curd. High acidity but also very rich fruits. Big on all sides. Nice as expressive. Has limestone minerality at the tip. Still v napaish but better than last bottle.
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3/5/2012 - clairenclarence wrote: 91 Points
sign of aging.slightly over butterly.the citrus fruits nt vibrant enuff to balance the wine.its so much different tasted a yr ago.overall stil a decent bttl.overall remarks.for those who like butterly taste with decent citrus fruits,tis is the bttl
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2/17/2012 - hkm520240 wrote: 91 Points
Drank from cork closure. Light golden yellow, subtle nose of melon, tropical fruits and buttery oak. The palate is beautifully subtle and balance with tropical fruits, melon and hints of minerality. This bottle has aged so well and the oak was fully integrated. Very enjoyable at this moment and very much different from my previous experience from screw cap, fresh and robust.
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2/5/2012 - jonradus wrote: 93 Points
Decanted this badboy. Took a while to open up but when it did it was great. Tastes like a corton charlemagne. Lots of lemony goodness with great acidity and a monster mineral tone. This is a great wine. Wish I had more...a boatload more. Or maybe just a case.
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1/20/2012 - St Paul wrote: 92 Points
impressing. I had it blind and it is one of the best Australian Chards I ever had. Complex sweet fruit and good length.
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12/22/2011 - paulfeeney wrote: 92 Points
My favorite Australian white wine, with the expectations to match. But when compared to many other vintages this wine does not seem to be as well balanced, with oak a little too obvious - especially for a wine of 8 years (almost 9 years).
That being said it is still a wonderful wine with a long palate and that classic silky mouth feel of aged whites. There was still some youn fruit at the front.
I will continue to buy this wine. Recommend giving any leeuwin art series Chardonnay at least 7 years before approaching.
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9/9/2011 - Zweder wrote: 92 Points
Vertical of 15 vintages Latour followed by a 3* Michelin dinner and 11 magnums. (@ the Librije in Zwolle, Netherlands.): Beautiful and concentrated style with rip yellow fruits, a firm dose of oak and also fresh acidity. Complex, lush and well balanced wine. Ready now and the next few years.
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9/9/2011 - WildeMeeuw wrote: 91 Points
Verticaal Latour (De Librije, Zwolle): Leeuwin Chardonnay Art 2003 () Kleur: Medium goudgeel Aroma / bouquet: Wat meer rijp bouquet, wat steenfruit, rijp tropisch fruit maar met ruim voldoende fraicheur, beetje boenwas, behoorlijk wat hout maar prachtig geïntegreerd. Smaak / Afdronk: Vol, filmend en romig, mooie zuren, geen optimale balans, iets te royaal qua alcohol Algemeen / potentieel: Moeilijk te determineren, suggesties variëren van Chablis tot Noord Rhône. 50 + Kleur: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 11 + Smaak / Afdronk: 17 + Algemeen / potentieel: 8 = 91/100
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7/21/2011 - Sara & Marcus Likes this wine: 95 Points
One bottle was incredible, one bottle was flabby rubbish.
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6/13/2011 - drjb wrote: 92 Points
Deep green gold - unevolved. Nose beautiful white peach, citrus and nuts - complex at warmer end of spectrum. Palate weighty intense, touch of butter and warmth. Typical Leeuwin punch with dry extract and length from great fruit. Perhaps oak just a little too much for this vintage.
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6/5/2011 - spaniel wrote: 92 Points
Golden grumpy chardonnay. Don't listen to the others - this has still got a few years in it.
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5/2/2011 - WineDoctors wrote: 91 Points
with middle eastern chicken, baba ganoush, hummus, apple and lemon curd, light ml, beautiful finish and deep golden yellow
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4/26/2011 - prufrocksabogado wrote: 91 Points
Good but agree that it lacked the oomph factor of other vintages.
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4/24/2011 - pizzler wrote: 90 Points
Nice tasting well balanced wine, concentrated flavors of yellow fruits that stayed on the palate a long time. It didn't have the structure for long-term cellaring however.
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4/1/2011 - Sleepy Dave wrote:
2011 Simple Series V: Benchmark Aussies 10-Years and Older (The Moomba @ Circular Road): Alcohol :: 14%
Heaviest dose of oak amongs three, earthy, ash and ripe yellow fruits too with almost smoky herb aromas. Fullest body amongst three with plenty of dry extract and strong acid spine, better depth and concentration of fruits compared to the 2002, very powerful finish, quite heavy that seems a little off balance. Toward the end of dinner, this wine is fading while the 2002 still alive. Buy - No.
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4/1/2011 - Dbrane wrote: 85 Points
Night of Benchmark Aussies (Moomba Restaurant): Crisp for a new world Chardonnay. Fairly dry with good minerality. Pity about the persistence though. More Chablis-like than Meursault.
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4/1/2011 - Paul S wrote: 92 Points
2011 Simple Series V: Benchmark Aussies 10-Years and Older (The Moomba, Circular Road): A good, even very good new world Chard, but it was not quite as good as the classier 2002 on the same flight, and I do not think it will ever be. This was livelier on the nose - ripe lemons, white fruit, a touch of herb, some mushroom and slightly gentler bit of oak - more cream than toast here. Very nice. The palate was noticably riper than 2002, with a touch of glycerol floating around ripe yellow fruit somewhere between stone fruit and tropical notes I thought. It was crisper than the 2002, acidification maybe, but somehow less supple and integrated with the acidity and the fruit seeming a little disjointed the edges of the wine. Still, there is decent balance and a nice amount of substance here. The oak, which was well-controlled on the nose, was more obvious on the finish, with a layer of buttery toast. Overall, very good, but this needs some time yet.
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3/7/2011 - hehimm wrote: 95 Points
Deep golden color. Beautiful aromas of citrus. Grapefruit, apple, pineapple. Lively acidity. Years of aging left. Very well balanced.
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1/30/2011 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
All in the same day '07, '03, '02 Art Series. This one very full bodied compared to the other two. Seems to have more of more or maybe we are just having it at the right time.
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1/25/2011 - PatrikO wrote: 92 Points
Hawksmoor lunch, my last bottle went down well with the grilled squid. Every bottle in this case have been good and it seems to age well, easily 5-10 years more in it. I guess Leeuwins success is the purity of the fruit with not too much oak.
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11/17/2010 - mjf@ulkner wrote: 90 Points
Rich ripe chardonnay. Tropical fruit cocktail flavors. An interesting coconut note on the finish. Drink over the short term as the acidity is beginning to fade.
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10/27/2010 - TiggerK wrote: 93 Points
Some oddly mixed reviews on this wine, I'd assume storage or transit heat could well be an issue for some. It's extremely good. Not super complex or funky like other high end aussies, but precise and interesting with everything in good balance. Was one of the stars of our recent chardonnay tasting.
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10/6/2010 - TiggerK wrote: 92 Points
Lovely wine, good balance now and ready to drink.
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7/4/2010 - cookiefiend wrote: 92 Points
This was my WOTN - delicious. Pineapple, lemon curd, and butterscotch. Full bodied with balanced acidity and a very long finish.
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5/13/2010 - solace wrote: 80 Points
Not as buttery and giving as expected. Lemon skins and slightly starchy/yakult-like on the nose - reveals this to be margaret river chardonnay. Very lean and mineral on the palate. Abrupt finish. Disappointing for an art series.
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12/17/2009 - sfqwino wrote: 90 Points
Lemon curd, oak, mushrooms, some pineapples, white flowers, stone fruits over thick, luscious, buttery texture. Good minerality and mid length finish. Quite satisfying if tasted blind, but knowing that it's a Leeuwin, it was a little disappointing. While there are some hints of the pedigree, I couldn't help but sense that the wine was a little stretched. Perhaps trying a little too hard?
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11/8/2009 - Alex H wrote: 82 Points
"ABB" bruncheon with JP; 11/3/2009-11/8/2009 (Asia Grand): Deep yellow. Lots of coconut oil on the nose! It smells like banana boat tanning oil. Lots of oak, delicious as it may be but not judiciously used. But it does show lots of character. Undeniably new world and a bit like one of those cultish napa chards. Fat, rich buttery and almost over indulgent. Sweet ripe fruits. I was somewhat dissapointed given its standing as one of the top chards of the new world.
Re-tasted on the next day: Less but still obvious new oak with more noticeable lemon fruits now. Still very butterscotch and creamy. Falling flat quite quickly on the palate. This was not meant to be an ager. Lots of cosmetic work probably neccessary due to the heat of the vintage. Acidity is waning and does not balance out enough. It is quite delicious golden apples and most new world drinkers will fall head over heels with this but all said.. this probably was a difficult vintage to make.
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8/22/2009 - 560 B&W Likes this wine: 92 Points
- silky oak
- 92
- 158 au
- nice age but still fresh; dry and lovely; european-styled; has a slight tartness, in a good way; mild minerality
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6/9/2009 - mjf@ulkner wrote: 91 Points
Rich tropical fruits. Very New World but not over the top. Nice, but no match for the 2001.
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5/7/2009 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Out of sight. Strangely full bodied right now. With Lori because we were together and loving our friend Kara.
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2/4/2009 - nzinkgraf wrote:
marvelous rich nose. all becoming of cereal grain. wonderfully in tune oak. dare i say quaffable for such a big wine. such a long finish.
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2/4/2009 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
In the cold depths of winter I wanted something a little bit fatter. And this was a poor choice. The wine is, of course, excellent. That cinnamon and pear nose, and electric, streamlined body this vintage, it just wasn't quite what I was needing. Such is life.
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2/2/2009 - mhurford wrote: 90 Points
Finely oaked pineapple fruit, long, long finish. A very pleasant drop.
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1/11/2009 - bibhau wrote: 90 Points
We served one bottle at Christmas dinner, the result, a very young wine after 5 years, the color is very light needs more time to mature to its full tasting potential.
Still believe 2 or more years in the cellar.
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1/4/2009 - MichelBesner wrote: 96 Points
Wonderful. Dried pears, apricots and a pleasant long finish with a citrus aftertaste. Was excellent with scallop ceviche ...
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11/29/2008 - prufrocksabogado wrote: 93 Points
Approachable now. Subtle fruits, lighter than big oak california chards. Suspect this will also reward further cellaring.
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11/26/2008 - caboychuck wrote:
I was expecting a big over oaked Aussie chard. Well it is on the big side, but it was really enjoyable none the less. The balance is in check and it kept the wine together. Very, very good.
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10/11/2008 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Venturing in to the stash again! A quieter, harsh Art Chard with less give. We shall see how it opens up! After two hours being open still a sleeper compared to the 2004. More mineral and brininess. Quite tasty. A softer touch than 04. For a different mood.
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4/10/2008 - wineismylife wrote: 92 Points
Baird does Dallas! (Amici's in Carrollton, TX): WIML92-93?
Tasted April 10, 2008. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Light sulphur notes on the nose up front followed by notes of wet stones and a mix of yellow fruits. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples, minerals and just a whisper of creme on the medium to long finish. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term, maybe medium term if you press it. Pleasant wine.
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3/29/2008 - paulst wrote: 91 Points
Creamy nicely balanced with butterscotch.
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3/8/2008 - Paul S wrote: 92 Points
Excellent new world Chard, drank at Nicolas, Rachel's donation. Pale straw colour, very oaky nose at first, but with tons of beautiful fruit aromas that balanced it out - candied pineapple and citrus, lemony scents especially. Very linear in the mouth, with an unsually savoury character on the the front of the tongue, almost preserved sour-plum like, followed by a flush of apricot and then butterscotch from the oak and a good long finish with some minerality. This was big, but good acid throughout kept it fresh.It got better with time on the glass - one of the few wines that should be decanted I think. I enjoyed this very much. Slightly too new world and coarse for me, but as non super-pricey Burgs go, this was about as good as you can get.
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2/28/2008 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 96 Points
Australian Meursault. Imagine a top-notch Perrières with an added tropical touch (aloë vera); great style, magnificent length, as good as it gets. Now - 2013.
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1/11/2008 - NPWolfe wrote: 89 Points
Nice bottle of wine. Lemon lime nose. Follows over into the taste, also green apple flavors. Nice feel in the mouth. Acid makes the wine bright in the mouth. Nice long finish with hints of oak and butter. Was really nice with fish.
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12/26/2007 - ove wrote: 90 Points
Had this during a white wine tasting. Served slightly too warm and the oak was overwhelming on the nose as well as on the palate. Not what I had hoped for, not balanced enough and not enought fruit. Acidity quite good though. Chardonnay no doubt and i Like them oaked but this didn't do it for me.
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9/28/2007 - kstoddard wrote: 92 Points
Oak on the nose. Pears, melon, guava, lemon and limestone. Very spicy. Nice, rich powerful finish. After a few glasses, this wine becomes a bit heavy. 13% alcohol.
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9/26/2007 - PatrikO wrote: 92 Points
Great Chard, oak very well integrated and nice notes of pear and peach. Reminds me of a mature Corton Charlemagne, I like it ,lots of fruit and and just enough oak.
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9/20/2007 - reichken wrote: 88 Points
dont really know what the fuss was about this
tasted like a buttery cali chard
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9/18/2007 - Wrighty wrote: 94 Points
Dinner with Denis Horgan plus an Art Series Chardonnay vertical from 1997 to 2004 (Crown Wine Cellars (Hong Kong)): Golden yellow with hints of green. Some citrus and peach. Full soft palate with crisp long finish.
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8/11/2007 - Happy Sommelier Likes this wine: 94 Points
Can Leeuwin Estate do not wrong? Another amazing vintage of what I consider the world's best new world Chardonnay.
The wine is a tropical monster bomb on the nose, in the mouth, and in the finish. A flawlessly balanced wine that integrates fruit, oak, and acidity into a beautiful "juicy" wine that satisfies you throughout the tasting experience. On the nose we sniff a tropical melange of this wines trademark citrus driven pineapple. In the mouth the wine is thick and coats the mouth like tropical honey oil. The wine is high in alcohol at 14% and yet drinks extremely smoothly. This is a must for every serious wine taster.
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5/18/2007 - EMichels wrote: 92 Points
Very well balanced; Not as sweet as the prelude; Just enough acid but not as strong as most; Perhaps the best Chardonnay I've tasted; 5-11-17-9
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3/17/2007 - jswine15 wrote: 90 Points
great white chard, good fruit, not too much oak.
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2/26/2007 - donStrandini wrote: 90 Points
Pale, greenish and clear. Moderate aromas - citrus/ lemon and salt water. Dry, medium body: initially hints of wood but good acidity, caramel and toast - developed very nicely during the evening.
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2/24/2007 - Wrighty wrote: 92 Points
Birthday trip to Australia; 2/21/2007-3/1/2007 (Margaret River and Perth): Soft nose with some peach and hints of soft oak. Palate is a little harsh showing a little more oak and good acidity. some quince and a long warm finish.
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12/6/2006 - paulst wrote: 93 Points
Wondeful frontal and lengthty dep rich apricot and honey/peach with a long lingering mineral cream finish.
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11/23/2006 - Thilo wrote: 90 Points
Color is medium gold. Nose shows pear, green fruit, citrus, and light oak. On the palate, this seems a bit lean at this point. Green Chardonnay fruit, spice, and a healthy dose of acidity. Feels tightly wound, should open with more time.
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9/4/2006 - bibhau wrote:
Very nice but needs time perhaps a couple of years in the cellar, decanting opens it up after a couple of hours, has great potential.
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5/14/2006 - Wrighty wrote: 94 Points
Drank socially at a BBQ so not the greatest way to taste. Great aroma with pear and tropical fruit but think it's lacking something from the last two vintages. Lots of fruit but lacking some of the steely structure of the 01. Will have to try again as the general view was good.
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