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James Suckling97 points
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Gary Walsh96 points
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Huon Hooke96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2023"Grown in the ancient soils of Wilyabrup the wines come from the heart of the ..."$174.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.1% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John Legacy Series Fruit Day' Chardonnay 2016"The 2016 season delivered another outstanding vintage: the fruit produced by ..."$259.99 -
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Mike Bennie96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2017"Unquestionably one of the best Chardonnays produced in Australia from an extr..."$114.99 -
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Gary Walsh96 points
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2018"Sensory arrangement of white flower, honey, orange blossom, fig, dried pear l..."$114.99 -
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Gary Walsh96 points
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2019"Sensory arrangement of white flower, honey, orange blossom, fig, dried pear l..."$134.99 -
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Gary Walsh96 points
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2021"Sensory arrangement of white flower, honey, orange blossom, fig, dried pear l..."$160.00 -
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James Halliday96 points
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Gary Walsh95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2022"Grown in the ancient soils of Wilyabrup the wines come from the heart of the ..."$175.00 -
Chardonnay is one of the most versatile white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world. This classic grape variety first came to Australia in the late 1920s but it wasn't until the 1970s that it become the most widely planted variety in the country.
The peak of its fame came in the 1980s but the style, full of "oaky" buttery flavours, has since become less popular. Today Chardonnay tends to be more restrained with outstanding structure and balance. Look for hints of vanilla/oak flavours and plenty of ripe, melon/grapefruit to ripe peach fruit, from warmer inland regions (Murray Darling, Riverland, Riverina). The Yarra Valley and Margaret River are know for producing wonderful Chardonnay examples that show fruit richness and complexity. Whilst from the coolest regions, such as Tasmania, Adelaide Hills and Mornington Peninsula the characters are more subtle, restrained, mineral with citrus and grapefruit.
It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte d`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvelous poise, elegance and balance.
Chardonnay is critical to the Champagne blend, providing backbone and finesse. It is the only grape that can be used to produce Blanc de Blancs. It is also widely planted in California, Chile and South Africa, and New Zealand.