Final bottle, still going strong. An exotic experience. There are plenty of new world producers still making Chardonnay in this fuller style - this would outperform most if not all of them.
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At South West Rocks, NSW. A lovely picnic wine this opened with a deep green gold colour and a nose of white and yellow peaches, poached pears, lemon zest, vanilla and honey. The palate has developed a lovely complexity with the complex fruit characters still at the forefront but balanced by touches of caramel, honey and vanilla pod. The texture and mineral grip remain defining features here giving the wine real distinction.
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PYCM vs Lamy vs Ramonent (Kolabo): Blinded. Probably one of the best art series I have had. Someone actually believe this was a resiling due to the petrol notes, on the palate it was distinctly chardonnay, lemon, lime, high acid, touch of honey. Impressive white.
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(Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series, Margaret River) The Art Series Chardonnay is aged 11-12 months in French oak and another two years in bottle before being released every year at the concert. This version is brassy gold in color, showing notes of spicy vanilla, lemon-lime, ripe apple, and mango on the nose. The complex, buttery palate with gentle acidity is reminiscent of Meursault; the finish is warm, long, and constantly evolving. Winery Spotlight: Leeuwin Estate
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4/11/2024 - TheBosWineGuy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Final bottle, still going strong. An exotic experience. There are plenty of new world producers still making Chardonnay in this fuller style - this would outperform most if not all of them.
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3/7/2024 - drjb Likes this wine: 93 Points
At home. Very similar impression to recent notes, perhaps somewhat more fresh. As always a delicious expression of Chardonnay.
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2/23/2024 - drjb Likes this wine: 93 Points
At South West Rocks, NSW. A lovely picnic wine this opened with a deep green gold colour and a nose of white and yellow peaches, poached pears, lemon zest, vanilla and honey. The palate has developed a lovely complexity with the complex fruit characters still at the forefront but balanced by touches of caramel, honey and vanilla pod. The texture and mineral grip remain defining features here giving the wine real distinction.
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7/15/2023 - astroman Likes this wine: 93 Points
PYCM vs Lamy vs Ramonent (Kolabo): Blinded. Probably one of the best art series I have had. Someone actually believe this was a resiling due to the petrol notes, on the palate it was distinctly chardonnay, lemon, lime, high acid, touch of honey. Impressive white.
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4/13/2021 - mphatic Likes this wine:
Screwcap, 14.5% alc. Bright yellow gold.
Powerful and complex nose of peach, banana, hazelnut, pear, spicy oak, matchstick, and a mandarin top note.
The powerful palate is at once creamy and firm, with strong grapefruit-like acidity, and a long cereal-flavoured finish.
Opinion: Impressive, powerful Chardonnay. Classic Art Series. In a good place now, yet no rush; the wine held up well on Day 4.
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