Xanadu Estate Chardonnay 2021
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Closure: Screw cap
Volume: 750ml
Price: ¥5,600
Certification: Sustainable Winegrowing Australia
About This Wine
A refined, structured Margaret River Chardonnay with delicate fruit and a signature acid line that runs through all Xanadu Estate Chardonnays. Still youthful and tightly wound, this wine will benefit greatly from time in the cellar, gradually revealing its full complexity and finesse.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale straw.
Nose: Subtle floral and estery notes, with saline hints and delicate citrus fruit.
Palate: Austere yet juicy acidity frames fine, phenolic structure. Delicate, saline fruit swirls around the palate, with a lacy, floral elegance. Finishes long and refined, with the promise of further development over the next decade.
Technical Details
Score: 94 points (The Wine Advocate – Erin Larkin)
Cellaring Potential: 2022 – 2035