Cullen Grace Madeline 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Cullen
Label Name:
 
Grace Madeline
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River (Wilyabrup)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (75%), Semillon (25%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
JamesSuckling 95 points; Stuart Knox / The Real Review 95 points; Ray Jordan 96 points; reviewed by Decanter and Jancis Robinson. Cellaring potential ~10–15 years

Tasting Note
Light straw with green hues; citrus, pear, elderflower, curry leaf, slate and sea-salt. Lively acidity, layered texture from skin contact and oak, dried pear and marigold notes and a long savoury, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish; seared or grilled white fish (Dhufish), abalone; mushroom risotto or creamy goat’s cheese tarts; roasted chicken with herbs; Thai green curry, lightly spiced seafood, sashimi and other delicate Asian seafood dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic, hand-harvested; overnight skin contact; natural yeast fermentation; portions fermented in barrel and concrete egg; Sauvignon Blanc matured ~8 months in biodynamic puncheons (majority new); Semillon tank fermented.

Vineyard Info
Cullen Wines — family-owned Margaret River estate (vines planted 1976). Longstanding biodynamic/organic practices; flagship Sauvignon Blanc–Semillon blend renamed Grace Madeline in honour of Diana Madeline’s mother.