Australia

Margaret River

Medium

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White

Founded in 1977 close to the town of Margaret River, Xanadu’s holdings comprise three vineyard sites, of which the oldest, the Lagan Estate, is the source of its Reserve Chardonnay. Planted in 1981 on deep, free-draining gravelly loam, the region’s typical Gingin clone yields a mix of larger and smaller berries, which were whole-bunch pressed and fermented in 225-litre French oak barriques (28% new) with regular stirring but no malolactic during the nine-month ageing period. Alex Hunt MW: On the leaner side, given its weight and gravitas. Both grilled and fresh citrus notes dominate, with savoury nuttiness for complexity. Long on the finish, if not yet fully resolved. Roger Jones: Textural, focused, layered. Evolving well. Gently opens on the palate with great precision and quality fruit notes. Beth Pearce MW: Delicate baking spices around a core of vibrant white peach and ripe apple fruit. The acidity is serious but well integrated, carrying the wine through to an impressive crescendo.

Chardonnay

Xanadu, Reserve Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia, 2021

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Founded in 1977 close to the town of Margaret River, Xanadu’s holdings comprise three vineyard sites, of which the oldest, the L

Oaked

Xanadu, Reserve Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia 2021

75cl

United Kingdom

British Pound

Vinvm

Alex Hunt MW

Roger Jones

Beth Pearce MW

Xanadu

Western Australia

Xanadu, Reserve Chardonnay, Margaret River, 2021

Still

Xanadu, Reserve Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia 2021

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