2017 Xanadu Chardonnay

Name: 2017 Xanadu Chardonnay
Brand: Rathbone Family Wines
SKU: 17XXACHA7AU-MUS
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A modern, sophisticated Chardonnay displaying classic Margaret River hallmarks whilst showing that power and elegance don't need to be mutually exclusive. Fresh pear puree, white-fleshed stone fruits and zesty grapefruit are foiled by underlying secondary characters of nougat, wafers and oatmeal with the subtle lifted frangipani floral hints in the background.

Tasting Notes

Colour

Pale straw.

Nose

The bouquet of this elegant, yet striking Chardonnay offers both precise purity and complexity. Fresh pear puree, white-fleshed stone fruits and zesty grapefruit are foiled by underlying secondary characters of nougat, wafers and oatmeal with the subtle lifted frangipani floral hints in the background.

Palate

The palate is medium bodied and tightly coiled, again displaying pears, white stone fruits and a pithy grapefruit zestiness. The wine offers a fineboned structure complemented by a lovely creamy mouthfeel derived from lees stirring. Refined yet complex, the intense fruit and racy acidity combine to focus the wine perfectly to a lingering saline moreish finish.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES


1. 279498293531 | PTS | award206-pts

2. 279498326299 | PTS | award207-pts

3. 279498359067 | PTS | award208-pts

4. 279498391835 | 96 GOLD | award209-96-gold

5. 279498424603 | GOLD | award210-gold

6. 279498457371 | GOLD | award211-gold

PTS

Sarah Ahmed, Decanter Magazine

Ethereal, intriguing nose of yellow fruits, wild flowers and citrus. Hints of wet stone and green apple on the palate, leading to a very long finish.


1. 279498293531 | PTS | award206-pts

2. 279498326299 | PTS | award207-pts

3. 279498359067 | PTS | award208-pts

4. 279498391835 | 96 GOLD | award209-96-gold

5. 279498424603 | GOLD | award210-gold

6. 279498457371 | GOLD | award211-gold

PTS

James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion

Contract-grown fruit is whole-bunch pressed and wild-fermented in French oak (25% new), leesstirred, mlf prevented, matured for 9 months. Elegantly composed and balanced, with white peach, pear and citrus flavours spread across a lengthy canvas. An each way bet, now or later. Xanadu at work again.


1. 279498293531 | PTS | award206-pts

2. 279498326299 | PTS | award207-pts

3. 279498359067 | PTS | award208-pts

4. 279498391835 | 96 GOLD | award209-96-gold

5. 279498424603 | GOLD | award210-gold

6. 279498457371 | GOLD | award211-gold

PTS

James Suckling

Peach-custard and clotted-cream notes here with attractive lemons, all making for a complex young chardonnay. The drive of rich and concentrated peaches and lemons is impressive, as well as the cool, fleshy tones through the finish. Drink or hold.


1. 279498293531 | PTS | award206-pts

2. 279498326299 | PTS | award207-pts

3. 279498359067 | PTS | award208-pts

4. 279498391835 | 96 GOLD | award209-96-gold

5. 279498424603 | GOLD | award210-gold

6. 279498457371 | GOLD | award211-gold

96 GOLD

Margaret River Wine Show 2019


1. 279498293531 | PTS | award206-pts

2. 279498326299 | PTS | award207-pts

3. 279498359067 | PTS | award208-pts

4. 279498391835 | 96 GOLD | award209-96-gold

5. 279498424603 | GOLD | award210-gold

6. 279498457371 | GOLD | award211-gold

GOLD

Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2019


1. 279498293531 | PTS | award206-pts

2. 279498326299 | PTS | award207-pts

3. 279498359067 | PTS | award208-pts

4. 279498391835 | 96 GOLD | award209-96-gold

5. 279498424603 | GOLD | award210-gold

6. 279498457371 | GOLD | award211-gold

GOLD

Wine Show of Western Australia 2019

WINEMAKING

Alcohol

13%

Bottle Size

750mL

3.18

Viticulture

Varietal

Chardonnay (100%)

Vintage