2013 Lethbridge Allegra Museum Release Chardonnay

A profoundly complex and magnificently aged Geelong single-vineyard Chardonnay — deep golden and luminous, with dried apricot, fig and citrus marmalade intensity, toasted nuts and brioche and the extraordinary honey, mineral depth and secondary complexity that comes from twelve years of careful cellaring and one of Australia's most celebrated and respected biodynamic boutique producers.

Allegra — Lethbridge's flagship single-vineyard Chardonnay, named after Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis's daughter. A 2013 museum release of a 96-point Geelong Chardonnay — genuinely rare, genuinely extraordinary. Collector-level quality at $125.

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Geelong, VIC

$125 a bottle
Museum Release • Single Vineyard • Allegra • Chardonnay • Lethbridge • Geelong

"Allegra — Lethbridge's flagship single-vineyard Chardonnay, named after their daughter. Twelve years of careful cellaring delivering extraordinary honey, mineral depth and secondary complexity. A 96-point Geelong museum release of genuine rarity and collector-level quality."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep golden with brilliant depth and clarity — the unmistakable hallmarks of a Chardonnay at full maturity and twelve years of careful cellaring.

Aroma:
Profoundly complex and magnificently developed with:

• dried apricot, fig and citrus marmalade — deeply concentrated and tertiary
• toasted nuts, brioche and honey — the hallmarks of twelve years of careful cellaring
• vanilla, caramel and sophisticated oak integration
• fine mineral depth and the cool-climate precision of Geelong

A fully mature Geelong single-vineyard Chardonnay of extraordinary aromatic complexity — the primary stone fruit and citrus long transformed into profound secondary and tertiary character, with the honey, toasted nut and mineral depth that defines great aged Geelong Chardonnay at its absolute pinnacle.

Palate:
Full-bodied with exceptional texture, balance and fresh acidity.
Expect layers of:

• dried apricot, fig and citrus marmalade — deeply concentrated and tertiary
• toasted nuts, brioche and honey
• caramel, spice and sophisticated oak integration
• fine mineral backbone enhanced by twelve years of careful cellaring
• fresh acidity delivering extraordinary tension, balance and contemplative length

The wine delivers profound secondary complexity with extraordinary depth, combining Lethbridge's celebrated biodynamic winemaking with the Geelong region's extraordinary cool-climate terroir and twelve years of careful cellaring — a wine at the absolute pinnacle of its development.

Finish:
Exceptionally long and persistent with lingering honey, toasted nuts, citrus marmalade and the extraordinary mineral depth that defines great aged Geelong Chardonnay.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Lethbridge Allegra

Lethbridge is one of the Geelong region's most celebrated and respected boutique producers, founded by Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis — biodynamic pioneers in Australian wine, with a singular focus on expressing the extraordinary cool-climate terroir of Geelong through minimal-intervention, biodynamic winemaking of the highest quality. Allegra is Lethbridge's flagship single-vineyard Chardonnay — named after Ray and Maree's daughter, a wine of profound personal significance and extraordinary quality. The 2013 museum release is now twelve years old and at the absolute pinnacle of its development — a genuinely rare opportunity to experience one of Australia's most celebrated boutique Chardonnays at full maturity.

It represents:

• a genuinely rare museum release of a 96-point Geelong single-vineyard Chardonnay — twelve years old and at the absolute pinnacle of its development
• Lethbridge's flagship Allegra expression — biodynamic, single-vineyard and of profound personal significance to Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis
• collector-level quality at $125 — one of the most extraordinary aged Chardonnay opportunities in the Australian market

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2013
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Vineyard: Allegra Single Vineyard
• Region: Geelong, VIC
• Producer: Lethbridge
• Style: Museum Release — biodynamic, minimal intervention
• Serving Temperature: 12–14°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030 (at pinnacle now)

Food Pairings

• Grilled lobster with butter
• Pan-seared scallops with truffle
• Roast chicken with tarragon
• Aged Gruyère or Comté
• Rich seafood bisque
• Foie gras

Why We Love It

This is a profoundly complex, magnificently aged Geelong single-vineyard Chardonnay from one of Australia's most celebrated and respected biodynamic boutique producers — twelve years old and at the absolute pinnacle of its development.
At $125, it delivers 96-point Halliday quality and a genuinely rare museum release experience that rivals the finest aged Chardonnay from Burgundy.

An essential acquisition for collectors and lovers of mature, contemplative Chardonnay. Drink now — this is as good as it gets.