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Cassegrain Fromenteau Reserve Chardonnay 2006
A restrained and classically stylish chardonnay with some interesting smoky aspects. Nutty and delicate, its restrained bouquet of cumquat, quince, melon and spicy, mealy undertones reveals a struck match aroma. ItÕs smooth and elegant, long and reserved with slightly toasty melon-like fruit underpinned by a fine chalkiness, building in intensity towards its lingering, creamy and savoury finish. If it emerges that some of the smokiness is smoke taint-related, I will need to reassess its quality and longevity.
Vintage
2006
Peak years to drink
2008 - 2011+
Jeremy's score
92 / 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 restrained and classically stylish chardonnay with some interesting smoky aspects. Nutty and delicate, its restrained bouquet of cumquat, quince, melon and spicy, mealy undertones reveals a struck match aroma. ItÕs smooth and elegant, long and reserved with slightly toasty melon-like fruit underpinned by a fine chalkiness, building in intensity towards its lingering, creamy and savoury finish. If it emerges that some of the smokiness is smoke taint-related, I will need to reassess its quality and longevity.
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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