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Margaret River Cullen Diana Madeleine Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: Red
  • Biodynamics
  • 12.50% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

The power of a Médoc, the finesse of a Margaux, and all coming from Australia. Here Cullen offers us a superb Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia, do a blind trial to astonish your most blasé friends. More info

Diana Madeline is the domain’s top cuvée, named after Vanya Cullen’s mother. A Bordeaux blend with the perfect balance. The controlled extraction means that the wine has wonderful body whilst avoiding any heaviness. The palate is elegant and direct, laden with notes of ripe fruits. The tannins are wonderfully silky.

Margaret River Cullen Diana Madeleine Cabernet Sauvignon serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Côte de boeuf au barbecue, Gigot d'agneau, Brochettes d'agneau.

What the experts say...

Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Smells cool and a touch (refreshingly) leafy. Fine graphite subtlety in texture and flavour. Dry, long and entirely elegant. Julia Harding MW

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Margaret River Cullen Diana Madeleine Cabernet Sauvignon

The wine

Diana Madeline is the domain’s top cuvée, named after Vanya Cullen’s mother. A Bordeaux blend with the perfect balance. The controlled extraction means that the wine has wonderful body whilst avoiding any heaviness. The palate is elegant and direct, laden with notes of ripe fruits. The tannins are wonderfully silky.

Information about domain Cullen

Cullen is not only a biodynamic domain, but their carbon footprint is actually zero. It is located in the south-west of Australia, not far from Willyabrup. The domain was created by doctors Cullen and Cullety in 1966. The vineyard is now made up of 28 hectares, with a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Vanya Cullen now runs the domain, producing wines of impressive quality.

Detailed characteristics

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 good appearance
  • Origin: Producer
  • Recoverable VAT: Yes
  • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
  • French customs seal: yes
  • Alcohol percentage: 12.50 %
  • Country/Region: Australia - Margaret River
  • Appellation/Wine: Margaret River
  • Vintage: 2011
  • Color: Red
  • Service temperature: 16°
  • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
  • Size (in ha): 28
  • Intensity: Classic
  • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
  • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
  • Grape variety: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 3% Cabernet franc et 1% Petit verdot
Margaret River Cullen Diana Madeleine Cabernet Sauvignon
Margaret River Cullen Diana Madeleine Cabernet Sauvignon

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