Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay other_regions_italy Otherwise there is good richness

Otherwise there is good richness to the sleek and caressing medium weight flavors that possess a beguiling texture while delivering very solid depth and persistence on the balanced finale

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

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

the palate is full-on seductive with ripe

Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay other_regions_italy Otherwise there is good richnessThe 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.