Tasted at the vertical tasting at Malartic-Lagravière

The refined and impressively precise medium-bodied flavors possess striking punch and authority before culminating in a long and impeccably well-balanced finish

with crushed-rock minerality and truffle development

white flowers and citrus zest

crisp red fruits (wild strawberry and cranberry) with a sharp

Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay other_regions_australia Tasted at the vertical tastingThe 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.