Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay Margaret River, Australia 2001

Description

The 2001 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay is one of Australia's most iconic and collectible Chardonnays. Produced in the renowned Margaret River region, the Art Series has earned an international reputation for its exceptional balance, elegance, and remarkable aging potential.

After more than two decades of bottle age, this mature vintage has evolved beautifully, developing remarkable complexity while retaining the freshness and precision that define Leeuwin Estate. Crafted from premium estate-grown fruit and matured in French oak, it showcases the winery's signature style - rich yet refined, with extraordinary depth and longevity.

Tasting Notes

Complex aromas of ripe peach, preserved lemon, citrus curd, baked apple, toasted hazelnut, brioche, honey, and delicate flinty minerality emerge from the glass. The palate is rich and layered, revealing notes of stone fruit, roasted nuts, vanilla, subtle oak spice, and creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity. The finish is exceptionally long, elegant, and mineral-driven.