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2001 Chardonnay SOLD OUT
More Meursault than Australia. Powerful as the 2000 but with an added dimension not seen before. This wine was bottled in November 2002 and was not dispatched till the cool of June 2003.
This powerful wine is just in its infancy and definitely needs the extra time in bottle. It will reward cellaring.
Tasting Notes:
Brilliant straw gold / green colour.
The bouquet is rich and complex with well integrated aromas of lifted white peach, citrus blossom, honey and grilled nuts, some “ funk” creeping in providing a savoury matchstick / flinty finish.
The palate takes some time to open revealing opulent layers of perfectly ripe white peach and pear, citrus, oatmeal, nuts and spice. Powerful and rich without being cloying. Wonderful silky texture and seamless integration of French oak. Once again the finish is minerally and long.
All grapes under this label are sourced exclusively from the Savaterre Vineyard in Beechworth.
Store at 14C.