{"product_id":"2015-leeuwin-estate-art-series-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2015 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin and Prestige\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFrom the Margaret River’s famed Leeuwin Estate, the Art Series Chardonnay stands among Australia’s most celebrated white wines. The 2015 vintage continues this legacy, sourced from mature vines planted on gravel and loam soils in a cool maritime climate ideal for Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage and Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA near-perfect growing season delivered pristine fruit. The grapes were hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, and fermented with indigenous yeast in French oak barriques (around 40% new). The wine matured for 11 months on lees with regular bâtonnage to build texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eColour: Pale straw with green tints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNose: Complex and expressive, showing fresh pear, lemon curd, white peach, and roasted cashew, framed by subtle flint and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePalate: Generous yet refined, offering layers of citrus and stone fruit, creamy lees character, and mineral drive. A fine acid line and subtle oak integration lead to a long, focused finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWidely awarded and reviewed, the 2015 vintage earned multiple scores in the mid-to-high 90s. James Halliday rated it 98 points, calling it “a triumph of precision and power.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eImpressive in youth yet built for longevity. Best enjoyed now through 2030 and beyond as it gains further depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIdeal with lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken, or creamy risotto. Its layered profile also complements rich cheeses and dishes with a citrus-based sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736132514155,"sku":"SK18190388","price":224.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2015LeeuwinEstateArtSeriesChardonnay750ml.jpg?v=1767587692","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2015-leeuwin-estate-art-series-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}