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White
2008 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Prelude
Chardonnay
- Australia
- Western Australia
- South West Australia
- Margaret River
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Community Tasting Notes 14
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Astronut wrote: 88 points
April 1, 2020 - Good value for money. Still drinking well 2 years after ‘best last’ drinking date.
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Astronut Likes this wine: 84 points
March 29, 2020 - Good value for money and still tasting fine despite age
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La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 93 points
April 3, 2014 - Now with some bottle age, this medium gold wine is in full form. An intense and complex bouquet displays elements of spiced apple, citrus peel, dried herbs and honeydew. Medium-bodied, crisply acidic, and with well-integrated alcohol (listed as 14.5%), it offers flavors which mirror the nose. Mouth-filling and almost viscous in the middle, it concludes with very impressive length. This is an impeccably balanced Chardonnay which has rewarded cellaring. Showing no evidence of "fatigue" at this point, it should provide pleasure for at least another 3-4 years. Drink now-2018.
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Will Devize wrote: 91 points
January 26, 2014 - Despite its pedigree, there is a generic simplicity to this wine which is rather endearing. There is an explosion of honeysuckle, tangerine and watermelon with some creamy oak notes on the finish. Well-balanced, ripe and delivered with much bombast, this made for great drinking with a garlicky chicken and celeriac remoulade dish.
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AMC Eagle wrote: 90 points
July 13, 2013 - Light-medium straw in colour. Peaches, butter, and pineapples on the nose. A bright chard with bright buttered stoney pineapples with a hint of oak with the acidity to help with the balance. Got this for under 20 bucks which is a decent price, and to echo the previous reviewer, would not buy if it were $30.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/24/2011 (link)(Leeuwin Estate, Prelude Chardonnay Margaret River White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
9/20/2011 (link)(Leeuwin Estate, Prelude Chardonnay Margaret River White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
July/August 2010, IWC Issue #151 (link)(Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Prelude Vineyards Margaret River) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Halliday
2/7/2010 (link)(Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Margaret River Chardonnay) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
2/24/2009 (link)(Leeuwin Estate, Prelude Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Margaret River White) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Leeuwin Estate
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Prelude
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region Western Australia
- SubRegion South West Australia
- Appellation Margaret River
- UPC Code 9313460003360
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 145 (63%)
- Consumed 87 (38%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- ProducerLeeuwin Estate
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryAustralia
- RegionWestern Australia
- AppellationMargaret River
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