Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2023 vs Pouilly-Fumé Petit 'F', Michel Redde et Fils 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Pouilly-Fumé Petit 'F', Michel Redde et Fils 2023 currently starts £0.35 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £28.95 | £28.60 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Kumeu River Wines | Michel Redde et Fils |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc |
| 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.
Pouilly-Fumé Petit 'F', Michel Redde et Fils 2023
Pouilly-Fumé ‘Petit F’ 2023 is fresh, bright and classically Loire in style - it’s clean and precise with notes of lemon zest, green apple and pear, layered with a gentle smoky minerality - exactly what you want from young Sauvignon Blanc grown on limestone and flint. It’s a fantastic food wine too. Pair it with goat’s cheese (especially Crottin de Chavignol), fresh oysters, simple grilled fish, or a plate of lemony roast chicken. It’s also the kind of bottle that shines with lighter festive dishes, seafood starters or anything featuring herbs like dill, basil, or tarragon. Michel Redde et Fils is one of the key names in Pouilly-Fumé, with a history in the region stretching back to the early 1600s. Today the estate is run across three generations, farming organically and working parcel-by-parcel to express the different terroirs of Pouilly-sur-Loire.
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