2005 Cullen Chardonnay regarded as as one of Australia's finest

Tasting Notes

Chicken, seafood, veal, shell fish

Awards, Reviews and other Notes

93 pts Stephen Tanzer Jul/Aug 2007
Yellow-gold. Smoky, lees-accented pear, apricot and yellow plum on the nose, with complicating nuances of floral honey and pungent herbs. Tangy pear and citrus flavors are sweetened by a malty, leesy quality that adds depth. Gains weight with air and finishes impressively long, with ripe apple and peach flavors and excellent mineral lift. I like the mix of ripe and taut tones here.
94 pts The Wine Advocate issue #173 Oct 2007
The 2005 Chardonnay was barrel-fermented in new French oak using native yeasts with malolactic fermentation blocked. Light gold in color, it could easily pass for a Meursault Premier Cru given its splendid perfume of mineral, hazelnuts, butterscotch, baked apple, and poached pear. Elegantly styled with outstanding balance, the wine has great depth, concentration, and a long, fruit-filled finish. Drink it over the next 6-7 years.

Price

SKU

Varietal

$46.99

7069

Chardonnay