Australian White Wine

James Suckling “Aromas of crushed stones, lemon peel, sliced pink grapefruit and subtle ground spice. Medium-bodied with a lot of pleasant white tea character. Jasmine and leafy herbs come through. Drink now.”

Stuart McCloskey "The bouquet is epic and immensely pleasing – Wonderful length which shows its quality.  Pure, precise, detailed and simply, darn right delicious...read more

Stuart McCloskey "The bouquet is epic and immensely pleasing – Wonderful length which shows its quality.  Pure, precise, detailed and simply, darn right delicious...read more

Erin Larkin, RobertParker.com "Acid is prodigious, as usual with this cuvée, but in 2021, it only serves to further accentuate the crushed pistachio/rosewater, white peach and Golden Delicious apples in the mouth...my suggestion would be to hold this for several years. Your patience will be amply rewarded."

Ned Goodwin MW, Wine Companion “The oak-derived tannins are still very present, yet the compact, mid-weighted palate boasts a thrust of fruit, parry of structure and considerable class. Truffled nougatine, marzipan and macadamia...read more

Ned Goodwin MW, Wine Companion “The oak-derived tannins are still very present, yet the compact, mid-weighted palate boasts a thrust of fruit, parry of structure and considerable class. Truffled nougatine, marzipan and macadamia. Nectarine and white peach, too...read more

Chris Coulter, Winemaker "The wine is showing all the hallmarks of premium cool climate Chardonnay, white nectarine, lemon peel, oatmeal, and nougat aromas. A full, concentrated pallet with wonderful depth and complexity all framed with bright acidity."  

Chris Coulter, Winemaker "The wine is showing all the hallmarks of premium cool climate Chardonnay, white nectarine, lemon peel, oatmeal, and nougat aromas. A full, concentrated pallet with wonderful depth and complexity all framed with bright acidity."  

Stuart McCloskey “The flavours saturate the palate – flint and chalky characteristics expand. It’s clearly full of life and energy - wonderful length too. This really has that something extra and yet again provides incredible value for money...read more

Jaysen Collins: Light and cloudy in colour with enticing aromas of tropical and stone fruit. Flavours of nectarine, passionfruit and lychee dominate with subtle hints of spice from partial oak maturation...read more

Tasting Notes: Light and cloudy in colour with enticing aromas of tropical and stone fruit. Flavours of nectarine, passionfruit and lychee dominate with subtle hints of spice from partial oak maturation...read more

Stuart McCloskey "It's great to see such quality although, no surprise, given the pedigree behind the winemaker. Fans of Bruce’s Artus and Purus will enjoy this wine immensely... read more

97 Points - James Suckling “Intense aromas of cooked apple, pie crust, butterscotch and salted caramel follow through to a full, intense and deep palate with layers of fruit, light phenolics and savoriness. It’s a plush, rich white.” 

97+ - 98 Points - Stuart McCloskey “Buttered popcorn vies with flinty characters, which effortlessly slip to white toast, yeasty bread, cashew, nutty nougat and camomile....read more

100 Points - James Suckling "Welcome to one of the most beautiful faces of the Mosel. Essence of yellow fruit, from peach through mango to papaya. So concentrated, yet so vibrant and so pristine with such a mind-boggling number of nuances...read more

Stuart McCloskey “Superb wine, incredibly controlled, tremendously complex, but and very much like the man behind the wine, in a quiet way. A brilliant, top drawer release...read more

Stuart McCloskey “Superb wine, incredibly controlled, tremendously complex, but and very much like the man behind the wine, in a quiet way. A brilliant, top drawer release...read more

94-96 Points - Neal Martin "The Domaine de Chevalier Blanc has a reserved, stony nose that you have to be patient with – give it a few minutes and there are some subtle undergrowth scents that begin to emerge, hints of orange...read more

Antonio Galloni "The 2013 Lune d'Or is a selection of the estate's best fruit and is fermented and aged in barrel. A gorgeous, inviting wine, the 2013 Lune d'Or flows across the palate with lovely depth and pure texture...read more

96 Points - James Suckling "Aromas of pineapple, peaches and apple pie with stone. Deep and intense, yet always subtle in the nose. Full-bodied, layered and very flavorful. However, it stays focused and precise...read more

94 Points - Neal Martin "You cannot escape just how lovely this bouquet is. Touches of white flowers, vanilla pod, custard creme, mango and a touch of lime. Wonderful definition. The palate is medium-bodied...read more

95 Points - Neal Martin "Tasted at the Sauternes 2006 ten-year on horizontal in Bordeaux. The 2006 L'Extravagant Doisy Daene has a rich, opulent and honeyed bouquet that seems to not so much seduce the olfactory senses...read more

95-96 Points - James Suckling

This has phenolic tension and power with so much dried fruit character from pineapple to mango. Full, medium sweet and lively. Really excellent.