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

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