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Cassegrain Fromenteau Reserve Chardonnay 2003
A very complex and mature chardonnay for its comparative youth, with a slightly brassy and mealy bouquet of restrained peach and nectarine fruit supported by powerful creamy, honeyed and toasty complexity and nuances of pastry. Generous, round and creamy, it’s very toasty and developed, with a structured palate of punchy fruit finishing with some metallic and greenish notes. Drink soon.
Vintage
2003
Peak years to drink
2005 - 2008
Jeremy's score
89 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Cassegrain Fromenteau Reserve Chardonnay
Hilltops
Orange
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2017
Alc %: 13.0
$ Rel: 45
A very complex and mature chardonnay for its comparative youth, with a slightly brassy and mealy bouquet of restrained peach and nectarine fruit supported by powerful creamy, honeyed and toasty complexity and nuances of pastry. Generous, round and creamy, it's very toasty and developed, with a structured palate of punchy fruit finishing with some metallic and greenish notes. Drink soon.
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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