Plantagenet Three Lions Chardonnay 2021 - Mt. Barker, Western Australia

92/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
90/100 James Suckling
Bronze - Robert Parker
Bronze - Stuart Knox, The Real Review
Bronze - James Suckling (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2020 vintage)

5 Stars Winery - James Halliday

Robert Parker ".. Nicely done....is vibrant, worked and with a green apple edge, showing a splay of crushed nuts, stewed apple and some orchard fruits through the finish."

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Attractively fruited and elegantly expressed with Gala apple, fig, lemon peel and almond notes, it's gently weighted and beautifully flowing in the mouth displaying excellent fruit purity with a creamy texture and bright acidity. Beautifully composed and harmonious. At its best: now to 2026."

James Suckling "Sliced apples, apricots, cantaloupe melon, lemons and blanched almonds on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with fresh acidity. Clean, no-nonsense chardonnay."

Stuart Knox, The Real Review "Pale straw-yellow colour. Peach blossom and smoky aromatics. Quite sweet and fruity on entry, with loads of tropical notes throughout."

James Suckling "Aromas of ripe peaches and pears, as well as some meaty, savory-pastry elements on offer. The palate has ripe, fleshy orchard-fruit flavors and a late flush of toasted hazelnut and blonde espresso." (2020 vintage)

Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Medium yellow colour, bright, with a pineapple and peach-nectar aroma, while the palate is broad and soft." (2020 vintage)

Western Australiam winery, Plantaganent is acclaimed internationally for its consistently highly-awarded, quality wines produced from its five vineyards located in the cool climate region of the Great Southern. It is known for its highly aromatic riesling, tangy citrus-tinged chardonnay, exceptional Rhône-style shiraz and suberb cabernet sauvignon. The five estate vineyards are overseen by Chief Viticulturist Jordan Ellis whose philosophy is sustainability and remaining true to the terroir of the region.

The Real Review "Plantagent is a pioneer of the Great Southern region of Western Australia with vineyards first planted in 1986 and the first commercial winery established in the region. Celebrated for its rich heritage, the winery is the oldest family owned business in Western Australia established in Fremantle in 1829. Plantaganet has five vineyards in the Mount Barker sub region each with the unique characteristics, ancient soils and a cool maritime climate cretaing expressive wines of provenance, quality & prestige. "

James Halliday, Halliday Australian Wine Companion "Plantagenet has honed its flagship varieties into a distinct Great Southern wine style; a depth of lively flavour, seamless elegance and natural purity"

The Great Southern is emerging as a wine region of international significance and reputation. It is the largest wine growing region in Australia and is the second largest producer of grapes in Western Australia. It is a landscape of forested cliffs and resplendent mountain ranges, grazing pastures and towns steeped in history. The regional climate ranges from the coastal, maritime subregions of Albany and Denmark to the inland, continental subregions of Mount Barker, Porongurup and Frankland River. The predominant soils are similar to those of the Margaret River region - either lateritic gravelly sandy loams (marri country) or sandy loams deriving directly from granite and gneissic bedrocks. Near perfect conditions for grape growing has lured some of the most creative and talented winemakers to call this land their home and become part of its ancient story.

The region is known for committment to be sustainable, and organic, and is attracting some of Australia’s best winemakers. In 2023 the region dominated the Halliday Wine Companion Awards with its Top Rated 2023 Rieslings winning 10 of the top 40 awards. Other varietals from the region also received exceptional ratings of 97, 96 & 95 points.

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from lean, to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak. Bolder, richer, full-bodied and buttery Chardonnays are made using oak and are produced in California, Burgundy, and Australia. Unoaked chardonnays such as Chablis and those produced in Chile, New Zealand, and other parts of France are leaner and often crisp and mineraly, with delicate flavors. By law, if a label says “Chablis,” it must be Chardonnay.