98 Points
98 Points
97 Points
97 Points
98 Points

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2021

SKU: LECH202110 UCNZ

$184.99

Unit price: per

The Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay 2021 boasts impressive scores, including 98 points from Huon Hooke and Ray Jordan, reflecting its outstanding quality and complexity.

Exhibits a rich bouquet of chamomile, lemon myrtle, and cherry blossom, with a palate that combines pear, white nectarine, and nuanced minerality, echoing the sophistication of Grand Cru Burgundy.

With its vibrant acidity and layered textures, this Chardonnay is designed to evolve beautifully over the next 10-30 years, offering incredible value for long-term cellaring.

Critic Scores

98 // Huon Hooke

"Light straw colour with a reserved lemon/grapefruit aroma, fresh and penetrating, the palate brisk and bright with vibrant acidity and intense grapefruit/lemon flavours that persist the full length of the very long palate. Superb vitality and balance. It promises to reward cellaring too. Tremendously concentrated and compact, with extreme drive and massive persistence, it positively vibrates with energy. Very cellarworthy, too."

98 // Ray Jordan

"Remarkably complex aromas of dominant stone fruit like nectarine with less of the pear and cut lime character you expect. An intense and powerful wine with a distinctive chalky limestone influence on the palate. Lacks the super intensity of the 2020 yet it has great length and focus. Continues the subtle move to Burgundian styles. This is one of the most delicate of Arft Series chardies. Elements of the 2017 yet there is more power and intensity within its tight frame. Has slightly more phenolic character. The minerally cracked seashell character is clearly evident here. It is a pure with an almost shimmering acidity and precision through to the long finish. One of the more individual of the Leeuwin chardonnays to date."

97 // Erin Larkin

"The 2021 Art Series Chardonnay leads with a distinctly floral nose: jasmine and white garden rose, wisteria and lemon blossom. The season was a challenging one in Margaret River, defined by the rainfall, which was constant. The temperatures were modest (not cool, as plenty of rain might suggest),and given that the region is so diverse in terms of distances between vineyard areas, this created quite a patchwork of outcomes for producers. On the palate, the wine is powerful and savory—it leans heavily on exotic dry spice and cracked honeycomb, with hints of salted butter on fresh white bread, beeswax and salted pink grapefruit. Stylistically, it is not dissimilar to the 2017; however, the dovetailing of acid and fruit feels seamless and well matched here. The wine is piercing and structural, tightly coiled and almost rigid, in the best of ways. It's an impressive wine, one that, at this stage of its life, is defined by its penetrating acid line."

97 // Gary Walsh

"Pear, lime, grapefruit, floral too, with a distinct mint/aniseed top note, backed with discreet spicy cinnamon/ginger oak. It’s fresh and lively, quite saline too, flinty and chalky, a honey ginger drink character in the mix, along with a cucumber coolness and biscuit spices, a whole lot of presence and power here, delivered in a kind of understated, but confident way. The finish is very long, and refreshing. Gee, this is good wine. It ripples through the mouth like a flat white stone pitched across a cool lake. That’s an image for you, and I’ll leave you with that."

98 // Decanter

"2021 was marginally cooler for whites, and while this is young, its power is irrepressible yet it also shows restraint and harmony. A fine gauze of delicate florals and spice tucked behind structure, power and tension. Tuberose, green peppercorn, pear skin, preserved lemon, green cardamon and peach blossom. The palate offers jewelled hues of peach pit; a little flint, lots of wet stone minerality and crushed white sage dance with a very fine thread of salinity and lacy acidity. This takes time to unravel and unfurl, but once it does, it's got everything. The structure is superb and the 100% new oak meticulosity managed. Is this the greatest Art Series yet?"

Product Details

White

2021

Chardonnay

Leeuwin Estate

Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

10-15 Years

Stelvin

13.5%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Tuesday, October 01, 2024

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Description

The Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay 2021 stands as a pinnacle of Australian winemaking, celebrated for its remarkable complexity and elegance. With a nose that captivates with chamomile, lemon myrtle, and cherry blossom, it promises a sensory journey from the first sniff. The palate reveals a core of concentrated pear, lemon flesh, and white nectarine, intertwined with a delicate thread of graphite, flint, and nutmeg, showcasing its refined structure and balance.
Receiving exceptional acclaim from critics, including 98 points from Huon Hooke and Ray Jordan, this Chardonnay reflects the pinnacle of Leeuwin Estate's expertise. Its vibrant acidity and ethereal texture provide a fantastic aging trajectory, making it an ideal choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for decades, this wine offers an extraordinary experience, akin to the quality of Grand Cru Burgundy at a fraction of the price.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Apple, Lemon, White Flowers

Palate:

Lemon, Nectarine, Pear

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

Tasting Notes

Description

The Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay 2021 stands as a pinnacle of Australian winemaking, celebrated for its remarkable complexity and elegance. With a nose that captivates with chamomile, lemon myrtle, and cherry blossom, it promises a sensory journey from the first sniff. The palate reveals a core of concentrated pear, lemon flesh, and white nectarine, intertwined with a delicate thread of graphite, flint, and nutmeg, showcasing its refined structure and balance.

Receiving exceptional acclaim from critics, including 98 points from Huon Hooke and Ray Jordan, this Chardonnay reflects the pinnacle of Leeuwin Estate's expertise. Its vibrant acidity and ethereal texture provide a fantastic aging trajectory, making it an ideal choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for decades, this wine offers an extraordinary experience, akin to the quality of Grand Cru Burgundy at a fraction of the price.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Apple, Lemon, White Flowers

Palate:

Lemon, Nectarine, Pear

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

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