Cullen Grace Madeline 2023

As I suspected, a great vintage has contributed to the best example of this wine yet. It is marvellous. It’s a blend of sauvignon blanc and semillon with the sauvignon blanc matured in 85% new French oak. So, here’s the thing. That’s a lot of new French oak, and yet the power and intensity of the fruit has taken it in with ease. There is a pristine fruit purity and minerality here that works neatly into the palate texture. A simply stunning example of this style where the winemaking has gently coaxed the best from the fruit.