Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2023

Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2023

Kumeu River, Auckland, NZ SKU: KL-28529

Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2023

Kumeu River, Auckland, NZ SKU: KL-28529
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16.5+/20 Jancis Robinson
A blend of six different sites in Kumeu on clay with 60% owned by the Brajkoviches but all farmed by Milan B. All dry-farmed. Lots of different clones: 15, 6, 95, 548 and 1066. Hand-harvested. Whole-bunch pressed. Spontaneous fermentation in used French oak barrels (usually 20% new but not for this lighter vintage). 100% malo. 11 months’ maturation in barrel. Distinctly lemon nose and mouth-filling. Good substance on the palate and definition. Great drink for the near term! Quite a step up from the Village. Athletic. I asked about ageability and was assured by Paul Brajkovich that the 2019 is looking very good now. Neat finish. JR
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