Art Series Chardonnay 2021

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SKU: LEE052
Price: 159.00 AUD
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Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay

The Leeuwin Estate Art Series 2021 Chardonnay is a standout, consistently ranking among the top five Chardonnays in Margaret River year after year. This exceptional vintage is nothing short of spectacular and may very well be the finest Leeuwin Chardonnay to date.

From the moment you encounter it, the nose is a captivating blend of chamomile, lemon myrtle, cherry blossom, and ginger, creating an elevated and fragrant profile. Beneath this aromatic veil lies a core of concentrated fruit notes, featuring pear, lemon flesh, and white nectarine, all underscored by subtle threads of graphite, flint, and chalk, mingled with nutmeg and almond meal.

On the palate, the Art Series Chardonnay is a revelation of energy and poise. Fresh lime and nashi pear are beautifully integrated, contributing to its ethereal, mineral character and defined natural acidity. An intriguing element of saline, wet stone, and phyllitic nuances weave seamlessly throughout, enhancing its complexity. The palate showcases an effortlessly long and focused presence, with the oak brilliantly managed to complement rather than overshadow.

This vintage offers a subtle yet compelling flintiness and a lift of spice, with the whole bunch technique adding a distinctive stalky phenolic character. The fruit is generous, especially through the mid-palate, while a savoury almond meal note emerges on the finish, highlighting its incredible length and power. The pronounced minerality on the finish solidifies its place among the top tiers of Leeuwin Chardonnays, affirming its reputation as a wine of elegance and outstanding depth.

Discounts & Delivery

Buy 6 or more wines of your choice and enjoy a 5% discount. Yes, it can be any mix of wines!
Based in Perth, we provide complimentary personal delivery for orders over $75 within the Perth area.
We also offer shipping across Australia, with freight costs calculated at checkout.
You can typically order more than the available stock of most wines, with excess going on backorder. However, for special vintage-dependent wines, you’re restricted to the current stock to ensure you receive the specific year’s vintage.
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Reviews:

98 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review
“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 Points Ray Jordan, Ray Jordan Wine

“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.”

98 points Cassandra Charlick, 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?”

Learn more about Leeuwin Estate …

Leeuwin Estate Winery is located in Margaret River and has a long-standing selection of producing premium wines. Family owned, Leeuwin Estate Winery is one of the five founding wineries of the now famous Margaret River district of Western Australia, is under the stewardship of three generations who work with a team of highly skilled winemakers to consistently produce wines ranking alongside the world’s finest.

With a stewardship spanning three generations, Leeuwin Estate Winery works alongside a team of highly skilled winemakers to consistently craft wines that rival the world’s finest. In 1972, the legendary Napa Valley winemaker, Robert Mondavi, identified the future site of the Leeuwin vineyard as ideal for premium wine production and provided early mentorship to Denis and Tricia Horgan in transforming their cattle farm into Leeuwin Estate. Marking its commercial debut in 1979, Leeuwin Estate Wines swiftly garnered international attention when Decanter Magazine bestowed its highest recommendation upon the 1981 “Art Series” Chardonnay.

Since then, the accolades have continued to pour in, with Leeuwin Estate Wines now exporting to 30 markets worldwide. Both Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay and Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon hold esteemed positions in the prestigious ‘Langtons Classification of Australian Wine 8th Edition,’ signifying Australia’s most sought-after wines based on consumer demand, collectability, and auction prices. Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon holds the esteemed title of ‘Classified,’ while Art Series Chardonnay holds the prestigious designation of ‘1st Classified,’ reserved for a select group of wines representing the pinnacle of Australian winemaking, competing on the global stage.

Leeuwin Estate Winery has been honoured in the US ‘Wine & Spirits’ Magazine’s Hall of Fame as ‘International Wineries of the Year,’ and with ratings as high as 98/100, Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnays have been featured among the “Top 100 Wines of the Year” by US ‘Wine Spectator’ on numerous occasions. Additionally, Leeuwin Estate’s Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon has been recognised as a UK ‘Decanter’ Magazine “Top 50 Wine of the Year” and a US ‘Wine & Spirits’ “Top 100 Wine of The Year.” Renowned Australian wine critic James Halliday consistently includes Leeuwin in his prestigious ‘Top 100 Australian Wineries’ list.

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Celebrating the harmonious blend of fine wine, food, and art, Leeuwin boasts an award-winning restaurant, cellar door, and art gallery, welcoming visitors from around the globe to indulge in an unparalleled experience.

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