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Kumeu River versus Burgundy Chardonnay
Organized by UK merchant Farr Vintners, the tasting pitted one bottle of each of Kumeu River’s four Chardonnays against a flight of premier cru and village Burgundies of the same vintage from leading producers including Leflaive, Lafon, Sauzet, Drouhin, Girardin and Niellon.
The wines were served blind in four flights (arranged by style) to a group of UK wine press (including Jancis Robinson), as well as Farr Vintners chairman Stephen Browett, some staff and Kumeu River’s sales and marketing director Paul Brajkovich (whose scores were not included).
It was a fascinating tasting, with Kumeu River a clear winner in three of the four flights, and tied for first in another! Browett has served the wine blind to French winemakers who have guessed they were drinking Corton-Charlemagne or Meursault! |
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2012 Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay
$228 6pack
Auckland, New Zealand
93 Points Wine Spectator "Sleek and generous, with peach, pear, spice and honey notes, supported by refreshing, vibrant acidity. The spice and toasted nut notes gain momentum on the long, lingering finish. Drink now through 2022. 5,500 cases made.”
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| | | Flight 1: 2012 Vintage
Highest Average Score
1) Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay 2012
2) Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet 2012
3) Javillier, Clos du Cromin, Meursault 2012
4) Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet 2012
5) Niellon, Chassagne-Montrachet 2012 (corked)
Established in 1944, this benchmark estate has produced wines of elegance and finesse for over half a century. Founder Mick Brajkovich was New Zealand’s first Master of Wine and 2012 marks his 31st consecutive vintage with Kumeu River.
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