Cullen Mangan East Block Malbec Petit Verdot 2022
£33.25
The wine
Deep mulberry in colour, with intense blackberry, tar, rose and plum on the nose.
The Mangan vineyard lies adjacent to the home block at Wilyabrup, and Malbec with Petit Verdot is an unusual pairing: both are minor Bordeaux varieties there, used in small proportions, and both ripen fully in Margaret River. Cullen have farmed at Wilyabrup in Margaret River since 1971, certified biodynamic since 2004 and carbon neutral since 2006, run by Vanya Cullen.
The producer
Cullen
View all Cullen winesCullen is a legendary family estate in Margaret River, Western Australia, founded by Kevin and Diana Cullen in 1971 and now led by their daughter Vanya. A pioneer of the region, it is celebrated for some of Australia's finest Cabernet and Chardonnay. Few names carry such prestige.
The estate is farmed biodynamically and is certified carbon-neutral, a leader in sustainable viticulture. Its Wilyabrup vineyards, on gravelly loam near the Indian Ocean, enjoy a maritime climate ideal for Bordeaux varieties. Meticulous, holistic farming shapes every wine.
In the cellar, precision and restraint bring out purity and finesse. The whites are taut and complex, the reds structured yet elegant, and even an amber wine shows the estate's adventurous spirit. Terroir and balance guide every decision.
From the flagship Diana Madeline Cabernet to characterful blends and an amber Semillon, Cullen offers Margaret River at its very best. Refined, ageworthy and profoundly expressive, these are among the greatest wines Australia produces.






