An iconic Margaret River Chardonnay of precision, power and world class elegance.
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2022 is one of Australia’s most celebrated white wines and a global benchmark for the variety. Seamlessly combining intensity with restraint, it delivers extraordinary depth, purity and texture while remaining impeccably balanced. This is Chardonnay at the highest level, complex, refined and built for longevity and a must have for collectors and serious wine lovers.
Halliday Wine Companion - 97 Points
If you were sitting quietly in a corner, contemplating the vicissitudes of life, and a glass of this exceptional chardonnay came your way, well, all would be very well indeed. And you’d perk up. It’s a wine that tends to be scintillating in youth, driven by all manner of citrus flavours – lemon, pink grapefruit with a dash of lime but also a mille-feuille of leesy lusciousness, oak spices and a moreish savouriness. It seems powerful and explosive with its acidity, drive and energy yet manages to remain classy and complex. Jane Faulkner
Tasting Notes
Aroma: White peach, lemon curd and nectarine layered with jasmine, subtle flint and finely judged oak.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied with pristine stone fruit, citrus drive, creamy texture and a firm mineral backbone.
Finish: Long, precise and tightly wound with saline length and remarkable persistence.
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 10–12°C. Decanting or allowing time in the glass will reveal additional layers of complexity and texture.
About the Winery / Region
Leeuwin Estate is one of Margaret River’s founding wineries and a cornerstone of Australian fine wine. Established in 1973, the estate gained international recognition when legendary critic Robert Mondavi identified its potential for producing world-class Chardonnay.
The Art Series Chardonnay is sourced exclusively from Leeuwin’s estate vineyards, planted on ancient gravelly soils influenced by the nearby Indian Ocean. The maritime climate provides long, even ripening conditions, delivering fruit of precision, natural acidity and remarkable finesse. Each vintage features a unique commissioned artwork, reinforcing the wine’s status as a cultural and viticultural icon.
Cellaring Potential
Outstanding longevity. Drink now for youthful energy or cellar confidently until 2045+ as layers of toast, hazelnut and savoury complexity emerge.
Collector’s Note
The Art Series Chardonnay consistently receives elite global critic acclaim and is regarded as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s greatest white wines. The 2022 vintage continues this extraordinary legacy.
Details
Winery: Leeuwin Estate
Wine: Art Series Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Classification: Iconic Australian Chardonnay