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98
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Ray Jordan
White
Classification
Chardonnay
Variety
2020
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Western Australia, Great Southern
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
98 / 100"Wow, wow, wow. What a super chardonnay this is. It’s the pinnacle of Castelli’s range, displaying so much character and style. Thoroughly engaging aromas of lemon curd, roasted almond and morning brioche with a trace of gun smoke. The palate balances its dry savouriness with the creamy stone fruit richness. Lovely palate weight and length. Super wine."
- Ray Jordan
Tasting Notes
The Il Liris 2020 is our flagship Chardonnay, made to be a true reflection of its Denmark provenance and the terroir from which it comes. A cool-climate Great Southern style, it is a bright pale gold in the glass, with restrained aromas of fresh apricot, peppery honeysuckle blossom, buttered toast and hints of nutty marzipan. An almost even blend of approx. 50% Gingin clone Chardonnay and 50% 95 and 96 clones, the palate is a complex yet elegant combination of green apple, pithy lemon zest and more buttered toast and round marzipan notes. With well-handled oak, mouth-watering acid and a long lingering finish, this wine will age beautifully in the cellar for many years.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity