Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay other_regions_italy This was the red wine

This was the red wine we chose from the wine list in Fontjoncouse to follow the Leroy 2000 Bourgogne Blanc which

white pepper and mouth scraping salinity on the finish

with the energy and tension that is typical of the Nebbiolos of Gattinara

40 ha parcel of vines that average about 40 years of age)

touches of vanilla pod and crème fraîche infusing the citrus fruit and later peach skin and clementine

Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay other_regions_italy This was the red wineThe 2014 Estate Chardonnay shows a little more new oak than the other vintages, touches of vanilla pod and crme frache infusing the citrus fruit and later peach skin and clementine. The palate is well balanced and concentrated. This Estate Chardonnay displays an appealing roundness and more viscosity toward the finish, which reveals discreet walnut and fum notes. There is a sense of completeness to the 2014 and I can see it aging with real style.