Ray Jordan reviews the 2025 Cherubino chardonnays
The 2025 Cherubino chardonnay release has received another strong endorsement, with Ray Jordan awarding the collection scores of 94 to 97 points through Wine Pilot.
The reviews highlight the strength of the 2025 vintage across Margaret River and Pemberton, with particular recognition for the wines’ precision, texture, minerality and vineyard expression.
For Larry Cherubino, chardonnay has always been one of Western Australia’s most compelling varieties. The 2025 release continues that story, bringing together five distinct expressions shaped by site, clone and careful winemaking.
The collection includes:
• 2025 Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot — 97 pts
Cellar: 10 years
“There's power and complexity here, evident immediately on the nose and reinforced on the palate.”
• 2025 Cherubino Uovo Pemberton Chardonnay
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot — 96 pts
Cellar: 8 years
“There's a beautiful, nutty, slightly lemon-meringue character here that pervades the nose before extending into the palate.”
• 2025 Cherubino Ovale Gingin Chardonnay
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot — 96 pts
Cellar: 7 years
“It's a wine of tremendous power and drive, but once again it picks up the delicacy and finesse that mark this vintage.”
• 2025 Cherubino Ovale Dijon Chardonnay
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot — 95 pts
Cellar: 7 years
“A wine of remarkable finesse and poise.”
• 2025 Cherubino On The Fringe Chardonnay
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot — 94 pts
Cellar: 8 years
“It's a very pure expression of chardonnay.”
Across the release, Ray notes the influence of handpicking, whole-bunch pressing, considered oak use and minimal intervention where appropriate, allowing each wine to express its vineyard origin with clarity.
