Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay 2022

Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay 2022

 

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Shaw and Smith
M3 Chardonnay 2022
  • Vintage : 2022
  • Country : Australia
  • Region : Adelaide Hills
  • Subregion
  • Type : White
  • Style Creamy Full Bodied White
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 13°
  • Grappes : 100% Chardonnay

Experts Score Vintage
JS James Suckling 93 2022
JH James Halliday 93 2022
DCT Decanter 96 2021
WE Wine Enthusiast 94 2021
RP Robert Parker 93 2016
More information on wine critics and ratings

James Suckling (JS) : 93 Points (2022)
A sleek, mid-weighted & very contemporary chardonnay, embellishing a pungent mineral chassis with roasted cashew, nougat and curdy creaminess. Vanilla-cedar oak, an integrated framework. Apricot pith, white peach and nectarine, too. The acidity, palpably natural of feel and really juicy, towing impressive length. One of the better recent iterations of this rightly popular cuvee.

James Halliday (JH) : 93 Points (2022)
A sleek, mid-weighted & highly contemporary chardonnay, embellishing a pungent mineral chassis with roasted cashew, nougat and curdy creaminess. Vanilla-cedar oak, an integrated framework. Apricot pith, white peach and nectarine, too. The acidity, palpably natural of feel and really juicy, towing impressive length. Among the better recent iterations of this rightly popular cuvée.

Decanter (DCT) : 96 Points (2021)
Restrained, elegant and complex, with no hint of tropical fruit but relevant citrus and white fruit notes in this cool-climate Chardonnay. Oak integration is stunning and the wine shows personality, vibrancy, mouthwatering acidity and a precise, long finish.

Wine Enthusiast (WE) : 94 Points (2021)
Like Shaw and Smith’s Tasmanian label, Tolpuddle, this is a Burgundy-influenced Chard with distinct seashell, struck match, grilled melon and preserved lemon characteristics. The midweight palate is slippery and toasty, with a beautiful line of acidity and a long finish. Polished and restrained, this is a class act that’s a bargain compared to Burgundy of similar ilk.

Robert Parker (RP) : 93 Points (2016)
The 2016 M3 Chardonnay kicks off with trace aromas of struck match and roasted cashew, then opens into grilled pineapple and peach. It's medium to full-bodied, providing a generous mid-palate of fruit, then tightens up and refocuses on the citrus-laden finish. It's one of the best M3 Chards I can recall tasting, showing lovely balance and complexity.

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WE
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JS
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JS
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RP
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Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay 2022 Reviewed by James Suckling 22-11-2023 . Score: 4.5