Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2023 vs Saint-Véran, Château-Fuissé 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Saint-Véran, Château-Fuissé 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 | Château-Fuissé |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Country | — | France |
| 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.
Saint-Véran, Château-Fuissé 2023
This 2023 Saint-Véran is fresh, bright and beautifully balanced, with citrus, pear and subtle almond notes leading into a clean, mineral finish. It’s classic southern Burgundy—silky, relaxed and refined without being heavy. It's brilliant with grilled prawns, lemon-roast chicken, creamy mushroom pasta or a simple goat cheese salad. Its freshness and minerality that make the 2023 vintage so appealing also make it great with oysters or sushi. Château-Fuissé is one of the benchmark estates of the Mâconnais, crafting wines since the 1600s, and this bottling shows exactly why they’re so highly regarded.
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