Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Prelude Vineyards 2014

An elegant, vibrant and fragrant nose with lemon, lime, and pear in the foreground. Notes of peach blossom and subtle jasmine create lift and combine with cardamom pod, almond meal, and roasted cashew. The palate has immense purity, with power and persistence.

Lime and lemon pith define the palate, which carries through to a delicately layered middle, threaded with a fine mineral spine. Sesame seed and blanched almonds enhance complexity, finishing with a sparkling acid structure. This wine has energy in its youth, and will build texture with cellaring.

Bright ripe melon and other tropical fruits, peaches too. Gently nutty, complex and stylish wine. The palate is richly flavored, and acidity drives weighty Margaret River chardonnay texture.