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Weisswein Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay Westaustralien 14 Vol.%
Der australische Weisswein Leeuwin Estate Prelude besteht aus 100% Chardonnay-Weintrauben von ausgesuchten Weinrebenlagen aus dem Weinanbaugebiet Margaret River in Westaustralien.
Nach der 100%igen Fermentation im französischen Eichen Weinfass - French Oak Barrel -, wurde der australische Weisswein Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay für 9 Monate in eben diesen französischen Eichen Weinfässern ausgebaut. 40% neue Weinfässer.
Farbe:
Dieser Weisswein Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay zeigt helles Gelb.
Bouquet:
Vanille, Honig, Aprikose, Körper reich, ein wunderschöner australischer Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay Weisswein.
(Mehr Informationen über Leeuwin Estate gleich anschliessend in Englisch und unter dem Info-Button ganz oben)
FOUNDER Denis & Tricia Horgan.
WINEMAKERS NOTES Paul Atwood:
ABOUT LEEUWIN ESTATE
After an extensive search in 1972 for the most suitable premium viticultural area in Australia, Robert Mondavi singled out the future site of Leeuwin Estate. Thrust into the international spotlight when their 1980 Art Series was awarded Decanter’s highest recommendation, the Estate has since performed with stellar consistency, the Horgan family defending their position as one of Australia’s leading wineries.
Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards wines are made from fruit producing the most readily expressive wines, with the objective that they will drink well soon after release. Whilst still retaining ageing potential they impart typical Margaret River impact and character. The Prelude label celebrates Leeuwin’s association with the musical arts through the staging of the annual Leeuwin Concert Series.
The colour of the Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay is vibrant straw with green edges. The nose has characteristic Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay aromas and intensity, showing ripe pears, cashew nuts, creme brulee and hints of toasty French oak. The palate of the Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay displays the typical sweet fruit from Leeuwins low cropping vineyards of dried pear, toasty creamy custard tart and nutty nuances of almond and cashew, with lingering stone fruit and a fresh clean acid finish.
As with all Leeuwin Estate Chardonnays, the wine will benefit from some time in the bottle as the flavours slowly evolve. This is a very exhilarating wine with great balance from a superior Chardonnay vintage, with the potential to benefit from at least 8 years cellaring.
Weisswein Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay Wein Margaret River Westaustralien Weissweine
www.leeuwinestate.com.au
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Westaustralischer Weisswein Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay
- 94 Pt. James Halliday Wine Companion Australien
- 93 Pt. Huon Hooke, Gourmet Traveller Australien
- 93 Pt. Jamie Goode Australien
- 91 Pt. Jeremy Oliver Australien
- 91 Pt. Glen Fredriks, Wine Lines Australien
- 90 Pt. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate
- 90 Pt. Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide
- 90 Pt. CellarTracker
- 89 Pt. Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator
- 89 Pt. Josh Raynolds Australien
- 100 BEST AUSTRALIAN WINES Matthew Jukes
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AWARDS Weingut Leeuwin Estate Westaustralien:
2014 INTERNATIONAL WINERY OF THE YEAR Wine & Spirits Magazine
2014 TOP 100 WINES - Wine Spectator
2013 2** Stars for Leeuwin Estate-RESTAURANT - Australian Good Food Guide
2012 REGIONAL RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR - Australian Good Food Guide
2008 PAUL ATWOOD Nominiert Winemaker of the Year - Der Feinschmecker
1996 INTERNATIONAL WINERY OF THE YEAR Wine & Spirits Magazine
- Wiederholt GOLDEN PLATES AWARDS für Leeuwin Estate-RESTAURANT
- Leeuwin Estate gehört zu den 150 besten & renommiertesten Weingüter der WELT! Bis jetzt zum sechsten (6) Mal in den TOP 100 WORLD WINERIES OF THE YEAR by Wine & Spirits Magazine.
- Leeuwin Estate gehört zu den 20 besten & renommiertesten Weingüter von AUSTRALIEN!
- THE JACK MANN & SIR DAVID BRAND AWARDS for DENIS und TRICIA HORGAN by Western Australian Wine Industry & Tourism.
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Mehr Informationen als Pdf-Datei
- Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay 2014 Weisswein Westaustralien
- Leeuwin Estate Weingut Westaustralien - Speisekarte
- Leeuwin Estate Westaustralien - Weingut Informationen
- Weinanbaugebiete Australien
- Weinregion Margaret River Westaustralien - kleine Karte
- Weinregion Margaret River Westaustralien - Reisebericht
- Weinregion und Informationen Margaret River Westaustralien
- Weinregion und Weingüter Margaret River Westaustralien