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White
2017 Cape Mentelle Chardonnay
Chardonnay
- Australia
- Western Australia
- South West Australia
- Margaret River
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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markbat Likes this wine: 97 points
June 26, 2023 - Delicious. Still fresh 6 years in. Green apples and blossom on the nose, colour straw not yet the golden colour of aging chardonnay. Zingy acid cutting through the vanilla and honeysuckle. Surprisingly the wine of the night in that it was against a '15 Leeuwin AS and '16 Flowstone Queen of the Earth - both spectacular in their own right. One more left in the stash - looking forward to that in a year or so.
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Chateau-de-Plonk Likes this wine: 92 points
January 17, 2022 - Just starting to develop.
Nutty, honeyed and pastry notes go with the ripe lemon and peach. Delicious balance, just enough reductive notes to make it snappy and exciting and well integrated oak.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Jase80 Likes this wine: 94 points
May 14, 2020 - Beautifully round, mouth filling, classic Margs chardonnay. Value is absolutely there and the only thing you might want for is a slightly more prominent acid line to push it closer to top marks.
Given my experience with the best of this region, this has now become my go to when i want a classic, expertly made chardonnay from WA. At half the price (or better) than the Art Series and Kevin Johns of the world, this is a no brainer.1 person found this helpful Comment -
BPej Likes this wine: 93 points
August 11, 2019 - Stone fruit, nutty, creamy, great intensity and length. Plenty of acidity to keep that creaminess in check. Balanced perfectly with nothing sticking out and plenty of interest.
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Bearbus Does not like this wine:
December 7, 2018 - Standard MR Chard done well - just quite oaky. Solid, but ultimately a little uninteresting
Pro Reviews 5
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type White
- Producer Cape Mentelle
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region Western Australia
- SubRegion South West Australia
- Appellation Margaret River
- UPC Code 350520005383
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 204 (52%)
- Consumed 190 (48%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Lobster with fresh lime juice or chargrilled vegetablesWho Likes This Wine
86% Like It 7 votes
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- ProducerCape Mentelle
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryAustralia
- RegionWestern Australia
- AppellationMargaret River
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- AppellationMargaret River