The 2017 Cullen 'Mangan Vineyard' Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 375ml from the renowned Margaret River region is a beautifully crafted wine by Cullen Wines. This vintage boasts a pale straw colour with a slight green tinge, giving a nod to its youthful freshness. The nose is filled with vibrant aromas of freshly cut grass, citrus blossom, and passionfruit, complemented by subtle hints of flint and lemongrass. On the palate, this wine is crisp and lively, with zesty flavours of lime, grapefruit, and gooseberry, balanced perfectly with a touch of minerality. The oak aging process lends a creamy texture and a touch of vanilla to the wine. The finish is long and refreshing, leaving a lingering citrus aftertaste. Overall, this wine is a perfect balance of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, showcasing the unique terroir of Margaret River. Enjoy it now or cellar it for a few years to experience its full potential.
Critic Reviews
95 POINTS
James Suckling
Aromas of lemon curd, lanolin, honeysuckle and yellow apples. The midweight palate has a textural mouthfeel and bright acidity, showing crushed stones, flint and grapefruit. A testament to how screw caps can preserve freshness and reductive notes in white wines as they age. Still so vibrant and zesty with no signs of slowing down.
92 POINTS
Erin Larkin - Halliday Wine Companion
Hand picked on a biodynamic flower day, hand sorted and pressed to tank for wild ferment. Crushed sesame, kelp, white currant and red apple skins on both the nose and palate. As usual, Cullen wines don't seem to fit in any 'boxes', part of the reason why they are so great.
90 POINTS
Huon Hooke - The Real Review
Light straw colour with a savoury bouquet of straw-like and snowpea, nettle aromas. Dried herbs rather than fresh. The palate is restrained, tight and very dry, delicate and long, with good intensity and potential. Dry and savoury, avoiding the green pea notes common in this region.
Jancis Robinson
57% Sauvignon Blanc, 38% Sémillon, 5% Verdelho. 12% fermented in barrels, of which 45% were new. Cullen bought Mangan in 2016 from Vanya’s brother Rick. Certified biodynamic. Concentrated nose. Gloriously broad and complete.
Score: 17.5/NaN
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Tasting Notes
The 2017 Cullen 'Mangan Vineyard' Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 375ml from the renowned Margaret River region is a beautifully crafted wine by Cullen Wines. This vintage boasts a pale straw colour with a slight green tinge, giving a nod to its youthful freshness. The nose is filled with vibrant aromas of freshly cut grass, citrus blossom, and passionfruit, complemented by subtle hints of flint and lemongrass. On the palate, this wine is crisp and lively, with zesty flavours of lime, grapefruit, and gooseberry, balanced perfectly with a touch of minerality. The oak aging process lends a creamy texture and a touch of vanilla to the wine. The finish is long and refreshing, leaving a lingering citrus aftertaste. Overall, this wine is a perfect balance of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, showcasing the unique terroir of Margaret River. Enjoy it now or cellar it for a few years to experience its full potential.