Grand Chelem sauvignon blanc 2023
Ray Jordan
96
points
Price
$78.00
Reviewed by Ray Jordan
- Producer
- Grand Chelem
- Variety
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Region
- Margaret River
- Style
- White
- Cellaring
- 10 years
Ray Jordan’s review
Okay, so this is sauvignon blanc but a serious departure from what you generally expect of this variety. So, let’s cover the making first. Whole bunch basket pressed to a mix of oaks with 2/3 new Troncais. Right there is a significant departure. No adjustments to the juice which was wild fermented before having three months on lees and 10 months in oak before being bottle unfined and unfiltered. Has a beautiful minerally cashew and lemon aroma with a slightly savoury potted cream nuance. The palate is controlled with those savoury and minerally characters. Most impressive wine that will continue to evolve with bottle age.