The momentum is pulsating. It gathers you up as you're skating along with minimal friction and maximum flavour. What a Chardonnay we have here!
Tasted blind in a lineup of six 2020 Chardonnays, all were from the Yarra Valley except for this Leeuwin Estate Art Series. Revealed as wine #4 in the lineup, this was my equal top wine of the tasting.
The fruit has focus but there is an equal measure of concentration tossing a blanket of pleasure with absolute ease. Creamy vanilla, old school lemonade, generous peaches and that sizzling acidity brings the mouth to water. Go back again and there's a biscuity nuance, ginger spice and more lemon delight to savour. The concentration is profound yet not weighty showing glimpses of Jersey caramel. So moreish, it glides on with absolute sophistication as that length drags you into its vortex.
I could get very comfortable here. To be honest, I did get very comfortable and I embraced every drop. An exceptional Chardonnay.
97/100
Region: Margaret River
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