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Cassegrain Fromenteau Reserve Chardonnay 2011
A lean, medium-bodied but very complex young chardonnay whose evolved, waxy bouquet of melon, lemon, white peach and honeysuckle reveals spicy nuances of cinnamon and ginger. Initially round and juicy, its buttery presence of melon/peach flavour reveals creamy, meaty undertones, extending towards a savoury, rather mineral finish of bathpowder and lemony acids. Lacks the depth of fruit for a higher rating.
Vintage
2011
Peak years to drink
2013 - 2016
Jeremy's score
88 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Cassegrain Fromenteau Reserve Chardonnay
Hilltops
Orange
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2017
Alc %: 13.0
$ Rel: 45
A lean, medium-bodied but very complex young chardonnay whose evolved, waxy bouquet of melon, lemon, white peach and honeysuckle reveals spicy nuances of cinnamon and ginger. Initially round and juicy, its buttery presence of melon/peach flavour reveals creamy, meaty undertones, extending towards a savoury, rather mineral finish of bathpowder and lemony acids. Lacks the depth of fruit for a higher rating.
Last Date Tasted: 25/09/2019
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2017
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91 | 17.6 | 2022-2025+  |
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2016
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88 | 16.4 | 2018-2021+  |
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2015
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89 | 16.7 | 2020-2023 |
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2014
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92 | 17.7 | 2019-2022 |
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2012
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77 | 14.0 | 2013-2014 |
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2011
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88 | 16.6 | 2013-2016 |
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2008
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88 | 16.6 | 2010-2013 |
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2006
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92 | 17.7 | 2008-2011+ |
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2005
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91 | 17.6 | 2010-2013 |
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2004
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91 | 17.4 | 2006-2009 |
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2003
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89 | 16.8 | 2005-2008 |
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2002
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93 | 18.0 | 2004-2007+ |
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2001
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89 | 16.8 | 2003-2006 |
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2000
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91 | 17.6 | 2002-2005+ |
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1998
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80 | 14.5 | 1999-2000 |
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1996
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88 | 16.6 | 1998-2001 |
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1995
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91 | 17.6 | 2000-2003 |
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1993
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88 | 16.5 | 1998-2001 |
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1991
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94 | 18.4 | 1996-1999 |
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1990
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87 | 16.2 | 1995-1998 |
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Winery
Cassegrain
Cassegrain has steadily expanded from its original base around Port Macquarie to become an active participant in a number of cooler New South Wales regions, from which it regularly changes the fruit sources of some of its wines, including those featured here. There's a complex and sophisticated, savoury stamp about these wines that stands them apart from the Australian mainstream. Cassegrain's reds tend to lack genuine conviction and ripeness.
Chief Executive(s):
John Cassegrain
Winemaker:
John Cassegrain
Viticulturist:
John Cassegrain
Production Dozen:
50000
Tonnes Processed:
400-500
White Wines
Chardonnay
Edition Noir Chardonnay
Edition Noir Gewurztraminer >Edition Noir Riesling >Edition Noir Semillon (Formerly Semillon) >Fromenteau Reserve Chardonnay >Premium Chardonnay
Unwooded Chardonnay
Verdelho
Red Wines
Cabernet Merlot
Cabernet Merlot
Chambourcin
Chambourcin Rose
Discovery Rose
Edition Noir Nebbiolo
Edition Noir Sangiovese >Edition Noir Sangiovese Shiraz
Falerne Reserve Cabernet Blend >Reserve Chambourcin
Reserve Shiraz >Rose Chambourcin
Shiraz
Stone Circle Premium Merlot
White Label Merlot Cabernet & Sauvignon >White Label Shiraz >
Address:
764 Fernbank Creek Road , Port Macquarie , New South Wales 2444 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 9am - 5pm, Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday
Principal Wine Region:
Hastings River
Telephone:
(02) 6582 8377
Facsimile:
(02) 6582 8378
Website:
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