2023 Cloudburst Chardonnay
$ 350.00 AUD
A 100 point masterpiece from the Margaret River. Enough said!
Region - Australia
Type - White
Year - 2023
Winery - iHeartwine Private Cellar
Grape - Chardonnay
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
Astonishing, with all the hallmarks that make great Grand Cru Burgundy adored around the world. Expressive and ethereal aromas of lemon confit, salted nuts, lanolin and beeswax with oyster shells, honeysuckle, toffee, nori and flint. The unctuous, refined palate has a fine line of acidity and a creamy, mouthwatering and long mouthfeel. The intense, never-ending finish is driven by its mineral core. World-class, this is as close to perfection as one could achieve from this excellent vintage. Drink or hold. Screw cap - 100pts James Suckling
Wine descriptors
Captivating and Complex, Elegant and Fine, For the Cellar, Smooth and Seductive, Something Special
Fruit aromas & flavour
Citrus, Stonefruit
Other aromas & flavour
Florals, Minerality, Nuttiness, Spices, Struck Match
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
Expert review
Oyster shell, iodine, soy and umami notes on the nose. They marry with a clear salted caramel popcorn aroma with lemon balm and a soft touch of dried herbs and toasted brioche. Succulent and so juicy but calmly - the citrus lemon and lime juice slowly creep along the palate, lengthening and deepening the impression while the vanilla, white chocolate and ginger spice gives the pixelation and complexity. Round, utterly moreish from the first sip - this is engaging, mouthwatering, alive and so utterly enjoyable. I’d never tire of drinking this wine. Lovely toasted pineapple, nectarine fruit, peach flesh and undeniable lemon juice but with a toasty, slightly spiced and herbal edge. It’s incredibly specific and unique to this wine. 100pts
Chardonnay
One of the most planted, versatile and popular white varieties in the world. As a stand alone grape, Chardonnay is not the most interesting, nor complex varietal out there...but in the hands of a great winemaker it can be turned into one of the world's greatest pleasures! From the best bubbles of Champagne, to the lean, unoaked and mineral expressions of Chablis and the opulent, oaked and complex whites of Burgundy, Chardonnay is responsible for making some of the greatest expressions of white wine on the planet.
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