Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2023 vs Meerlust Chardonnay 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2023 currently starts £0.05 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £28.95 | £29.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 2 merchants |
| Producer | Kumeu River Wines | Meerlust |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Region | — | Stellenbosch |
| Country | — | South Africa |
| ABV | — | 13.5% |
| Sweetness | — | Dry |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2023
Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay is a premium expression of Chardonnay drawn from six carefully selected vineyard sites within the Kumeu region. Only the finest grapes are chosen to maintain the consistent high standard of the Estate label, reflecting over 35 years of dedication to quality winemaking. The wine is made to emphasise purity of fruit, elegance, and balance, with minimal intervention to highlight the character of the Kumeu terroir. Meet the producer Kumeu River is one of New Zealand’s most respected wineries, renowned for producing world-class Chardonnays that reflect the cool-climate conditions of the Kumeu region. The winery has built its reputation over decades for precise viticulture and meticulous winemaking practices. Production The grapes are hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in 100% French oak barrels, with 100% undergoing malolactic fermentation. No new oak is used, relying instead on 1- and 2-year-old barrels to provide balance and subtle complexity. The wine matures for 11 months in barrel, resulting in a refined, elegant style. Tasting notes The wine opens with fragrant lemon aromas accented by hints of white peach. On the palate it is silky, balanced, and fresh, with a precise citrus-driven finish. This Chardonnay is approachable now but will continue to develop beautifully over 4–6 years of bottle age. Food match Pairs beautifully with lightly cooked fish, seafood, roasted chicken, and creamy pasta dishes. Grape Chardonnay 100% Vinification Hand harvested, whole-bunch pressed, indigenous yeast fermentation, 100% barrel fermentation, 100% malolactic fermentation, matured 11 months in French oak barrels.
Meerlust Chardonnay 2023
Meerlust Chardonnay is a refined, linear and beautifully mineral white from one of Stellenbosch's most historic and celebrated estates, crafted from two of the estate's distinctive terroirs: granitic slopes at Compagniesdrift and rocky greywacke and shale at Quarry. Barrel and concrete fermented, with the cooling maritime influence of False Bay preserving freshness and precision, this is Cape Chardonnay of real elegance and character. Why You'll Love It Meerlust Estate has been in the hands of the Myburgh family since 1756, and under the guidance of eighth-generation Hannes Myburgh and winemaker Wim Truter, the estate combines centuries of tradition with modern precision to craft elegant, terroir-driven wines from Stellenbosch. The slow ripening afforded by the cooling sea influence from False Bay, just five kilometres away, is the defining factor in the estate's white wines, preserving natural acidity and producing Chardonnay of real focus, structure and longevity. Vineyard & Production Sourced from two distinctive terroirs on the estate: granitic slopes at Compagniesdrift and rocky greywacke and shale at Quarry. Grapes are hand-picked by experienced teams and gently pressed, with juice settled overnight before fermentation. Fermentation takes place in a combination of new, second-fill and third-fill 300-litre French oak barrels, with a small portion fermented in concrete tanks. The wine is matured in barrel until the desired structure and complexity are achieved, then lightly fined before bottling. Tasting Notes Bright pale yellow with green highlights. The nose shows apricot, peach, pear, lemon zest, floral notes and hints of toasted almonds. The palate is linear and structured, with focused stone fruit flavours, sleek minerality, crisp acidity and a long, refreshing finish. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for grilled fish, scallops and roasted poultry. Also excellent with light red meats, soft cheeses and creamy pasta dishes. Grape Variety Chardonnay 100%
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