96 points Decanter: "Potent primary fruit, perfume and poise are the hallmarks of this long-lived classic – though thanks to earlier picking, less new oak and no malolactic, it has become sleeker. The expressive 2015 shows layers of heady oak, rock melon, dried pear, peach, pineapple, nougat and buttered popcorn. A relentless push of grapefruit acidity leavens and provides backbone and drive. Drinking Window: 2019 - 2030. Alcohol 14.0%. (Apr 2019)"
96 points James Halliday (Wine Companion): "Generous of flavour and texture, imparted by Leeuwin's stamp of extended skin contact, an approach that demands impeccably ripe fruit. And so it is. White peach and nectarine notes are strung pitch perfect across scales of clotted cream oak and juicy acidity. Long and pliant. Each piece of the jigsaw is in perfect synchronicity. A pedigreed wine boasting an impressive track record. I have had older vintages reminiscent of top Meursault. Alcohol 14%. Drink by: 2027. (Aug 2018)"
95 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2018 (#38),' Wine Spectator: "[$89 list] Supple and creamy up front, with precision to the nutmeg, lemon curd, verbena and mandarin orange flavors, which are intense and harmonious. The elegant body and lingering accents of ginger and citrus zest elevate this white to something special. Drink now through 2028. 800 cases imported. (11/15/18)"
95 points/'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "This vintage weaves its way through aromas of lemon verbena, grapefruit rind, sea spray and cashew that move to a palate that is precise and textural. Flavors of citrus, nuts and seashell radiate, boosted by crackling acidity and an endlessly long, lemony finish. Alcohol 14%. (Apr 2019)"
94 points James Suckling: "This beast from the west is in great shape in 2015. It delivers that heady mix of rich and powerful peaches and citrus on the nose, which are framed in nicely integrated oak. The palate has a luscious, full texture, delivering a punchy array of powerful citrus and stone fruit. Drink or hold. Screw cap. (12/10/18)"
96 points James Halliday (Wine Companion): "Generous of flavour and texture, imparted by Leeuwin's stamp of extended skin contact, an approach that demands impeccably ripe fruit. And so it is. White peach and nectarine notes are strung pitch perfect across scales of clotted cream oak and juicy acidity. Long and pliant. Each piece of the jigsaw is in perfect synchronicity. A pedigreed wine boasting an impressive track record. I have had older vintages reminiscent of top Meursault. Alcohol 14%. Drink by: 2027. (Aug 2018)"
95 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2018 (#38),' Wine Spectator: "[$89 list] Supple and creamy up front, with precision to the nutmeg, lemon curd, verbena and mandarin orange flavors, which are intense and harmonious. The elegant body and lingering accents of ginger and citrus zest elevate this white to something special. Drink now through 2028. 800 cases imported. (11/15/18)"
95 points/'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "This vintage weaves its way through aromas of lemon verbena, grapefruit rind, sea spray and cashew that move to a palate that is precise and textural. Flavors of citrus, nuts and seashell radiate, boosted by crackling acidity and an endlessly long, lemony finish. Alcohol 14%. (Apr 2019)"
94 points James Suckling: "This beast from the west is in great shape in 2015. It delivers that heady mix of rich and powerful peaches and citrus on the nose, which are framed in nicely integrated oak. The palate has a luscious, full texture, delivering a punchy array of powerful citrus and stone fruit. Drink or hold. Screw cap. (12/10/18)"
| Product SKU | 702280 |
| Producer | Leeuwin |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | WAV |
| SubRegion | MRV |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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