Mount MacLeod is the second label of Gippsland producer Caledonia Australis. Made by Martin Williams MW, the Mount MacLeod Chardonnay a further illustration of how far Australia has progressed with the Chardonnay grape. Gone are the days of 100% malolactic fermentation and barrel ferment, oak and winemaker influence providing a supporting role, rather than dominating one.
The 2009 Mount MacLeod Chardonnay displays a lovely balance of peach and nectarine stonefruit intermingled with high quality spicy oak. It is a good quality Chardonnay, one the should develop further complexity in bottle for 2-3 years.
2009 MOUNT MACLEOD CHARDONNAY
Producer: Caledonia Australis
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2009
Region: Gippsland, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $24.99
Date tasted: 7 January 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright lemon yellow. Clean nose of cashew, nectarine, white peach, clove and nutmeg. Dry, medium bodied, white stonefruit, green apples, well integrated oak. An excellent Chardonnay for the money, that should develop well in bottle for a further 2-3 years.
Score: 16.5/20
The 2009 Mount MacLeod Chardonnay displays a lovely balance of peach and nectarine stonefruit intermingled with high quality spicy oak. It is a good quality Chardonnay, one the should develop further complexity in bottle for 2-3 years.
2009 MOUNT MACLEOD CHARDONNAY
Producer: Caledonia Australis
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2009
Region: Gippsland, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $24.99
Date tasted: 7 January 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright lemon yellow. Clean nose of cashew, nectarine, white peach, clove and nutmeg. Dry, medium bodied, white stonefruit, green apples, well integrated oak. An excellent Chardonnay for the money, that should develop well in bottle for a further 2-3 years.
Score: 16.5/20
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