Xanadu CIRCA 77 Chardonnay 2022
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Closure: Screw cap
Volume: 750ml
Price: ¥2,590
Certification: Sustainable Winegrowing Australia
About This Wine
A fresh, fruit-driven Margaret River Chardonnay that balances vibrant citrus and stone fruit with subtle oak complexity. Lees stirring during maturation adds a delicate creaminess, making for a bright, refreshing wine with a lingering finish.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale straw.
Nose: Crunchy stone fruits, pear, and zesty grapefruit, underpinned by hints of nectarine and cashew. Oak is subtle, adding gentle complexity.
Palate: Medium-bodied with white-fleshed stone fruit and citrus flavours. A delicate creamy texture from lees stirring, balanced by crisp acidity. Dry, bright, and refreshing, with fruit lingering through the finish.
Technical Details
Score: 90 points (The Real Review)
Fermentation: 70% fermented in predominantly seasoned French oak barriques (6% new oak) with wild fermentation encouraged; 30% tank fermented using aromatic yeast
Maturation: Nine months in French oak with regular lees stirring; no malolactic fermentation
Cellaring Potential: Drink now – 2027