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Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2024
HED02232
75 cl
13.5%
£30.00
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Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2024 is crafted from select vineyard sites within the Kumeu region, renowned for its proximity to the ocean and limestone-rich soils. This wine undergoes wild yeast fermentation and matures for 11 months in French oak, with 20% of the barrels being new. The 2024 vintage showcases a complex nose of stone fruits, complemented by a subtle toast from the oak. On the palate, a creamy texture balances the wine`s natural acidity, indicative of the handpicked low-yield grapes.
92 Robert Parker
The 2024 Estate Chardonnay is floral and tightly coiled, with a scratched lime backbone. It`s not as complex as the Ray`s Road tasted alongside, yet it`s utterly composed and restrained. It is mineral and very good indeed. This was tasted as a tank sample prior to filtration and bottling. - Erin Larkin
17 Jancis Robinson
Full screwcapped bottle 1,318 g. Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed before 100% spontaneous barrel ferment in French oak with 100% malo (20% new oak). 11 months` ageing in barrel. Always a blend of the same six Kumeu vineyards (of which they own three) and in 2024 the crop was reduced but fruit was much more concentrated. No new oak in 2023 so they had lots of (François Frères) barrels to use. It`s a struggle to keep vines in the ground in Kumeu. They think they`re OK for the next 20 years so long as the owners, mainly Chinese, will agree to lease the land. Average age of vines would be more than 20 years. High-toned nose then rich lemon-barley-water flavours. And real grip on the end. No hurry to drink this. Lots of concentration and masses of potential. Still youthful! Lots to chew on. Worth waiting until at least 2026 before drinking but it`s already approachable. (JR)
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