Description
2020 Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia. This extraordinary variety of Chardonnay is arguably the finest white wine currently produced in Australia. Sourced from the renowned Leeuwin Estate in Margaret River, a pioneer of the region, this wine represents the flagship of the winery. Purchased in 1969 by Denis Horgan, a businessman from Perth, the estate revealed its potential only three years later, thanks to the visit of the famous winemaker Robert Mondavi. Thanks to an exceptional microclimate and low yields, Leeuwin has become one of the best Australian wineries. The grapes for this wine come from the Block 20 vineyard, planted over 40 years ago and cultivated sustainably. After harvest, the grapes are vinified in French oak barrels with regular batonnage to impart structure, creaminess, and complexity to the wine. After 11 months of aging in barrels, the different lots are blended, refined, and bottled. The result is an incredibly pure and concentrated wine, with aromas of lemon, pear, and lime followed by notes of cardamom, chamomile, and cinnamon. On the palate, it offers a full body, rounded structure, and a long finish with hints of toasted hazelnuts and oyster shell. Its bold character makes it perfect to pair with creamy dishes based on fish, chicken, or pasta, as well as a selection of cheeses.