Kumeu River, Rays Road Chardonnay Vintage:2018 (from purchased grapes that Perrot

(from purchased grapes that Perrot has the right to intercede with certain aspects of the viticulture)

This is not for long term aging

A staggering bouquet of creme brulee mixed with aromas of honeyed pineapple

Masses of bold

Available in up to 200 shops

Kumeu River, Rays Road Chardonnay Vintage:2018 (from purchased grapes that PerrotQuite a 'stony' nose and already lots of fun. Seems more than a year more evolved than the 2019. At a very nice stage now. Fresh and minerally and super crisp but quite satisfying and not meagre at all. Super clean. Just right for current drinking. If only all white burgundy offered this accessibility (I'm talking both price and taste). Really quite long. A neat, complete wine. At the moment I prefer this to the more intense but unformed Rays Road