TASTING NOTES FOR Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay Margaret River 2022

🍷 Appearance
Light golden straw with a slight haze, reflecting its unfiltered, natural winemaking style. Bright and concentrated in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Complex and evolving, showing lemon juice, dried pear and stone fruit layered with cashew, almond and brioche-like lees notes. Subtle hints of spice and creamy oak add further depth.

👅 Palate
Powerful yet precise, delivering citrus, pear and stone fruit with a savoury mineral core. The wine is tightly structured in its youth, with a seamless line and impressive intensity, balanced by fine acidity and gentle phenolic grip.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Textural and layered, with a creamy yet controlled mouthfeel. The finish is long, refined and persistent, showing citrus, spice and a savoury mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A benchmark Margaret River Chardonnay—complex, biodynamic and built for longevity. Combines power and finesse with purity of fruit, savoury minerality and exceptional structure, rewarding both early appreciation and long-term cellaring.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with lobster, roast chicken, creamy seafood dishes or rich poultry. Also pairs beautifully with mushroom dishes and soft cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously elite Chardonnay—layered, powerful and world-class in every sense.
A premium inclusion for mixed dozens, or ideal for a straight dozen if you’re looking to cellar something truly special.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷