Leeuwin Estate is a family-owned Australian winery and one of the five founding wineries in the now famous Margaret River district of Western Australia. Formerly a cattle ranch, the property was converted to vineyards by Denis and Tricia Horgan upon the advice of legendary Napa Valley winemaker Robert Mondavi when he visited Australia and saw the estate’s potential as being ideal for the production of premium wines.

The estate enjoyed its first commercial vintage in 1979 and was quickly thrust into the international spotlight when Decanter Magazine gave its highest recommendation to the 1980 "Art Series" Chardonnay. Leeuwin now exports to 30 markets. The estate releases wines under the Art Series, Prelude Vineyards and Siblings labels.

Celebrating the combination of fine wine, food, art and music, Leeuwin features an award winning restaurant, cellar door and art gallery. The estate is renowned for staging spectacular events and welcoming visitors from around the world.

The “Art Series” represents Leeuwin’s most opulent & age-worthy wines from each vintage. They are identified with paintings commissioned from leading contemporary Australian artists.

Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay is aromatically complex and packed with flavor but maintains vivid acidity. The wine is fruit forward, typically citrus-driven but also showing pear and nuances of stone fruit. Oak-aging adds depth and gentle accents, such as cinnamon, but no overt woody notes. The wines easily age, and improve, for a good 15 years.

The 2021 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series is a standout wine hailing from the renowned Margaret River region in Western Australia. Crafted by the prestigious Leeuwin Estate, this Chardonnay is celebrated for its exceptional quality and longevity.

Vinous awarded this wine an impressive score of 98, describing it as a "stunning 2021 Margaret River Chardonnay Art Series" with "beautiful racy lines" and a "slick and seamless style." The wine’s bouquet is complex and inviting, featuring "toasted cashews, melon, lemon peel and pith aromas lifted by mandarin rind." This rich aromatic profile sets the stage for an equally compelling palate.

The 2021 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series showcases "fabulous fruit density with immense power yet retaining refinement and shape over a long, strong finish," according to Vinous. This balance of power and finesse is a hallmark of the Chardonnay, making it both vibrant and energetic. The reviewer further notes that the wine is "perfectly formed and built for the long haul," indicating its potential for aging and development over time.

In summary, the 2021 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series is a meticulously crafted wine that combines aromatic complexity with structural elegance. With its high praise from Vinous and a stellar score of 98, this Chardonnay is poised to be a noteworthy addition to any wine enthusiast's collection, promising both immediate enjoyment and future rewards.