Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay

€39.99

Hunting Hill exhibits steely, driven mineral qualities akin to Puligny Montrachet and is best enjoyed with bottle age or decanting. The vines, planted in 2000, have achieved a 20 year maturity by the current vintage; a milestone revealed in the deeper characteristics of recent vintages. Farr Vintners praises this wine above others, as seen in 2020; embodying the classical hallmarks of Hunting Hill with its limey fruit, cutting acidity, and mineral intensity. Its pithy and grippy texture highlights its aging potential, slowly revealing a multidimensional complexity that rivals those of Premier and Grand Crus from the Côte de Beaune.

Aromas and flavors of sliced apples, lemon curd and hints of stone. Oyster shell. Lime undertones. It’s medium-bodied. Firm and fine phenolics. Tension and focus. Impressive for the vintage. Drink now or hold.” 95 points (vintage 2022), James Suckling.

Country: France

Style: Medium Bodied

Alcohol Volume: 13.5%

Tasting Notes: This Chardonnay features aromas of flint, toast, jasmine, dried pineapples, lemons, and sea shells, as well as hints of cardamom and salted butter. Its full-bodied structure is characterized by well-defined and polished layers, and its flavor profile is both fragrant and vibrant. Well-balanced with a mouth-watering finish,

Food Pairing: This wine's is the perfect pair for a creamy risotto, seafood or pasta.