Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Cullen |
Label Name: | Kevin John Chardonnay |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | Margaret River (Wilyabrup), Western Australia |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | 100% Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 96 pts; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate, Erin Larkin) 97 pts; Huon Hooke (The Real Review) 97 pts; The Wine Front reviews 95–97+ pts
Tasting Note
Mineral-driven citrus and white peach with saline, flinty notes, creamy lees, subtle toast and spice. Bright acidity, concentrated mid-palate and a long, chalky citrus finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, mushroom risotto, grilled crayfish with beurre blanc, seared scallops. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, sashimi/sushi (salmon), creamy coconut Thai dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; wild fermentations in biodynamic barrels, concrete eggs and amphorae; matured ~8 months in 35% new French puncheons; malolactic fermentation; bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Vineyard Info
Cullen Wines is a biodynamic, family estate founded by Kevin and Madeline Cullen; now led by Vanya Cullen. Kevin John is the estate single‑vineyard flagship Chardonnay.