99 Points James Halliday — One of Australia's Greatest Chardonnays, Drinking at Its Peak

The Art Series Chardonnay is Leeuwin Estate's most celebrated wine — widely regarded as one of Australia's greatest Chardonnays and a benchmark against which all others are measured. The 2016 sits right at the top: 99 points from James Halliday, precise, layered, and quietly powerful, with depth and structure that has built magnificently over a decade.

Tasting Notes

Deep gold in the glass. The nose is precise and layered — citrus, grapefruit, white peach, and melon, tightly balanced and beautifully integrated, with perfectly woven oak adding texture and a fine mineral thread that speaks of the Margaret River terroir. On the palate, medium to full-bodied with bright acidity driving the wine, giving it energy and extraordinary length. Everything is in harmony. 99 Points — James Halliday.

Food Pairing

A 99-point Leeuwin Art Series at peak maturity deserves the finest seafood. We love it with Canadian Wild King Salmon Fillet from My Meat Man — pan-seared with brown butter and tarragon or roasted with a lemon herb crust, the rich oily flesh is a magnificent match for the Art Series' citrus precision, white peach depth and decade-mature complexity.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

99 James Halliday points from one of Australia's most celebrated wine estates, drinking at its peak after a decade of development, at HK$699. The benchmark against which Australian Chardonnay is measured.

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