Reviews & Ratings

2011 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay "Art Series"

Winery: Leeuwin Estate

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Art Series"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Margaret River

State or country: Australia

Price: $89

Cases produced: 600

KWG Score: 95.8 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)

Review date: October 19, 2014

Wine Review: This white gold colored Chardonnay from Australia is Excellent. It opens with a ripe pear bouquet with hints of tangerine. On the palate, this wine medium bodied, balanced and refined. The flavor profile is a delicious tangerine and pear blend with notes of pineapple. I also detected hints lemon verbena and touch of minerality. The finish is dry and its flavors drift away nicely. This Chardonnay is very food friendly. I would pair terrific Chard with seafood casserole. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: A youthful and expressive nose that features pears, white nectarines and lime flesh. Higher notes of jasmine and frangipani provide lift, fragrance and energy. Beneath lies a myriad of toasted sesame, vanilla pod, cinnamon quill and cardamom. A tight, seamless and elegant palate highlighted with figs, quince and lemon skin opens towards a delicately textured and contoured mid palate. Blanched almonds and hazelnuts weave through the primary fruits and textural layers, leading to a long and defined finish.

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