TASTING NOTES FOR Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2021

🍷 Appearance
Pale lemon with green highlights. Bright, refined and luminous, showing precision and purity.

👃 Aromas
Highly complex and lifted. Lemon peel, grapefruit and lime zest lead, alongside white peach and nectarine.
Layers of jasmine, lemon blossom and subtle spice unfold, with hints of toasted cashew, nougat and flinty minerality adding depth.

👅 Palate
Powerful yet beautifully controlled. A core of citrus, pear and stone fruit is supported by lemon curd and mandarin notes.
The palate is detailed and ethereal, with a fine graphite-like mineral thread and vibrant natural acidity driving precision and length.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and layered with a fine creamy texture from lees and perfectly integrated oak.
The finish is long, focused and persistent, showing citrus, spice and a saline mineral edge with exceptional balance.

🍇 Overall Style
A benchmark Margaret River Chardonnay—powerful, complex and immaculately structured.
Combines richness with finesse and precision, with outstanding cellaring potential (15–20+ years).

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with lobster, crab, roast chicken, pork belly or creamy pasta dishes. Also excellent with rich seafood or soft cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
An absolute icon of Australian Chardonnay and one of the finest examples of the style.
Perfect for premium mixed dozens—this is a flagship white that delivers power, finesse and serious wow factor.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷