Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay 2016

Winemaking and Drinking

A Margaret River icon. Immaculate, powerful, intense nose with purity and clarity of primary fruit characterised by pear, white peach, lime curd and custard apple. Penetration and drive with incredible shape and frame on the palate. The symmetry of layers, contours and overall balance is precise

There are infinite layers of brioche, grilled hazelnuts, cinnamon quill, shaved nutmeg, black cardamom and almond meal. A thread of graphite in the background adds elegant complexity.

Pear, cut lime and nectarine are definite throughout. Sweet spice and elegant oak use sit neatly with the fruit, underlined by a delicate acid line, leading to a palate with effortless length.