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Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2009 Wine Review

Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2009

Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2009

Kumeu, Auckland, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $34.00

Drink: 2014-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Kumeu River

Agent: Connexion Oenophilia

More Vintages: 2017  2008  2018 

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 117820
  • $31.00 
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Reviews and Ratings

Nicole Lougheed rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

This NZ Chard has a lovely medium gold colour which speaks to its almost decade of age. However on the palate this is still fresh with citrus acidity and some flinty minerality that could put it firmly in Old World territory. This has enough French oak to keep me happy lending a creamy nuttiness but it is kept in check by stonefruit and lemon/lime notes on the lingering finish .
Philippe Perreault - Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Straw/yellow color with a powerful nose of pear, toasted bread, butter,oak, stone and toasted hazelnut!

This Chardonnay is fresh, very long and rich.

Can be aged 8-10 years.

Serve it at 8-10 degrees.

Excellent to match chicken with fennel and tarragon or creamy cheese!

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