Leeuwin Estate

Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay

9.0125 ratings
9.026 pro ratings
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Gregory Fulchiero

Precise and ripe. Would appear acidified for this level of ripeness, but it ain’t

Precise and ripe. Would appear acidified for this level of ripeness, but it ain’t

Dec 4th, 2017
Bob McDonald

Citrus and Stonefruit with well balanced high quality French Oak. Probably the best QPR of any Aussie Chardonnay being the 2nd cuvée of the famous Leeuwin Art Series. Going to compare this with the 2015 Louis Jadot Macon Villages. This had more body, more complexity and interest than the Macon. Tasted again 102 weeks later on 21 August 2019 with consistent Notes.

Citrus and Stonefruit with well balanced high quality French Oak. Probably the best QPR of any Aussie Chardonnay being the 2nd cuvée of the famous Leeuwin Art Series. Going to compare this with the 2015 Louis Jadot Macon Villages. This had more body, more complexity and interest than the Macon. Tasted again 102 weeks later on 21 August 2019 with consistent Notes.

Sep 3rd, 2017
Ellen Clifford

Another aussie wine! Geez yup yup ripe fruit things going on but also yup yup there is a river bed flowing strong under it all...perhaps the...Margaret River? Lemon things. Stony things. Linen things it is fun and also not trying to not be new world if that makes sense. I can’t even this is goshdarntoheck good

Another aussie wine! Geez yup yup ripe fruit things going on but also yup yup there is a river bed flowing strong under it all...perhaps the...Margaret River? Lemon things. Stony things. Linen things it is fun and also not trying to not be new world if that makes sense. I can’t even this is goshdarntoheck good

1 person found it helpfulNov 18th, 2019
Emily Kresie-Harrington

2016 vintage. Nicely rounded and ripe, showing moderate oak influence. Tropical pineapple and mango, yellow apple, poached pear, honeyed almonds, nutmeg, chamomile, cream. Good streak of acidity keeps the palate fresh and lively.

2016 vintage. Nicely rounded and ripe, showing moderate oak influence. Tropical pineapple and mango, yellow apple, poached pear, honeyed almonds, nutmeg, chamomile, cream. Good streak of acidity keeps the palate fresh and lively.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2019
Pierre Costa

A classic Australian Chard. Smoky, ripe mangoes, long exquisite finish

A classic Australian Chard. Smoky, ripe mangoes, long exquisite finish

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2018
Bob McDonald

This is the2nd rated cuvée from arguably Australia's best Chardonnay, Leeuwin Estate from Margaret River. Intense nose of Stone Fruit and minerality which is reflected on the medium + intensity palate. A luscious mouth filling palate with a long finish. Best QPR Chardonnay at around $30 in Australia IMO.

This is the2nd rated cuvée from arguably Australia's best Chardonnay, Leeuwin Estate from Margaret River. Intense nose of Stone Fruit and minerality which is reflected on the medium + intensity palate. A luscious mouth filling palate with a long finish. Best QPR Chardonnay at around $30 in Australia IMO.

Apr 2nd, 2017
Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.2

Killer value

Killer value

Oct 6th, 2016
Bob McDonald

A brilliant $30 Chardonnay- one of the best ever. The younger sibling of the famous Art Series. Stone fruit and grilled nuts. A delicious mouth filling Chardonnay.

A brilliant $30 Chardonnay- one of the best ever. The younger sibling of the famous Art Series. Stone fruit and grilled nuts. A delicious mouth filling Chardonnay.

Jun 2nd, 2016
Bob McDonald

Must have been the product of a warm vintage. Luscious ripe fruit with tropical fruit overtones with a hint of pineapple. Ripe stone fruit on palate with oak beautifully balanced. A crowd pleaser and good value.

Must have been the product of a warm vintage. Luscious ripe fruit with tropical fruit overtones with a hint of pineapple. Ripe stone fruit on palate with oak beautifully balanced. A crowd pleaser and good value.

May 2nd, 2016
Shane Mohr

Winemaker La Crema

9.2

2006 Margs white holding it together - it had years to go

2006 Margs white holding it together - it had years to go

Jan 14th, 2016