Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2017

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Cullen
Label Name:
 
Kevin John Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 98; James Suckling 97; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96; Wine Enthusiast 95; Wine Spectator 92

Tasting Note
Perfumed nectarine, white peach and pear with citrus and white‑flower notes; creamy, toasty hazelnut and flint from oak; vibrant mineral drive, bright acidity and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled crayfish with dill beurre blanc; roast chicken with creamy sauce; goat cheese or triple-cream cheeses; seared scallops or lobster; miso‑glazed black cod; tempura prawns; creamy tofu or mushroom donburi.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; wild/indigenous yeast fermentation; matured ~5 months in French oak (≈30% new) in barriques and puncheons; barrel influence with restrained oak integration.

Vineyard Info
Cullen Wines, founded by Kevin John and Diana Cullen in 1971 (Wilyabrup, Margaret River). Estate converted to biodynamic farming; renowned for terroir-driven, age-worthy wines.