Cullen Diana Madeline 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cullen
Label Name:
 
Diana Madeline
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River (Wilyabrup)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Andrew Caillard (The Vintage Journal) 99 pts; Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot) 98 pts; Huon Hooke 98 pts; Vinous (Angus Hughson) 95 pts; praised by JancisRobinson reviewers; cellar potential 20–50 years

Tasting Note
Mulberry, blackcurrant and dark chocolate with violet, cedar and ironstone. Fine-grained, chalky tannins, bright acidity and a mineral, tobacco-tinged finish; long and elegant.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, Wagyu or beef fillet, confit duck, aged cheddar, venison. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, Malaysian beef rendang, mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Biodynamically farmed; hand-harvested over multiple days; ~30 days on skins; matured 14–15 months in 55% new French oak (barriques and puncheons).

Vineyard Info
Cullen is a biodynamic, organic estate in Wilyabrup. Diana Madeline is the estate flagship made from old vines (Cabernet planted 1971) grown on the Cullen vineyard.