Xanadu Chardonnay 2002
Chardonnay
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Vintage
2002
Size
750ML
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Winemaker Notes
In recent vintages, quality permitting, we have taken the opportunity to maximize flavour and complexity through whole bunch pressing and full barrel fermentation on juice solids, in a selection of premier French barriques. Malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring of the wine, which spent nine months in barrel, has also been integral in enhancing complexity.
The wine is pale straw, and the bouquet is elegant and fresh with white peach and citrus fruits, a subtle yeasty character and hints of roasted almonds, nutmeg and spice. The palate is fine and savoury, offering white-fleshed stone fruits, quince and lemon zest flavours. A tightly structured wine, the fruit is balanced by crisp, integrated acidity layered with a creamy texture. The fruit flavours persist, culminating in a clean and dry, almost talc-like finish.
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2013-
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Robert
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Robert
BBIXANADU_2002 Item# 60191