Julicher Martinborough Chardonnay 2009

22-Jul-2011

With only 20 ha of vines on Te Muna Road in Martinborough, Julicher Estate has achieved remarkable recognition. The Pinot Noir wines are consistent gold medal and trophy winners, demonstrating the quality of the site and the dedication of owners Wim Julicher and Sue Darling, and winemaker Outi Jakovirta. The quality of the Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rosé is also noteworthy. My review of the Chardonnay from the excellent 2009 Martinborough vintage follows. www.julicher.co.nz

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Julicher Martinborough Chardonnay 2009
Chardonnay from New Zealand - Wairarapa & Wellington
Review Date : 22-Jul-2011
☆☆☆☆☆
Mendoza and clone 15 fruit from the Te Muna Terraces site hand-picked and WBP, fully barrel-fermented to 14.5% alc. and aged 10 months in 20% new French oak, with lees stirring and partial MLF. Bright straw-yellow colour with a pale edge, this has a full, soft, rounded nose rich, ripe yellow stonefruits and tropical fruits with plenty of buttery, nutty barrel-ferment aromas. A full-bodied wine, this has rich, ripe citrus and tropical fruit flavours with integrated and harmonised mealy, nutty barrel fermentation flavours on a soft, moderately low acid, creamy textured palate. The wine has a long, nuanced finish showing nutty, mealy fruit-oak amalgam. A wine to match with seafood, poultry and pasta dishes over the next 4-5 years. 18.0/20 Jul 2011 RRP $21.95

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