Black Estate Home Vineyard Chardonnay 2020

A$70.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Varieties
Region/Country
Waipara, New Zealand
Rating
95 points

Description

Black Estate's Home Vineyard is located on the northern slopes of New Zealand's Waipara Valley, in North Canterbury.

Their Chardonnay vines were planted in 1984 and farmed with organic and biodynamic practices since 2010. Like all of the Domaine's wines, the grapes are fermented with wild yeasts, in 500L oak barrels that have seen two to four vintages. A bit of lees aging and full malo gives a round and rich texture, but there's still plenty of freshness and an undercurrent of minerality.

Bottled unfiltered and unfined, well worth decanting to serve.

Ratings

Score
95 points
Reviewer
Bob Campbell
Review

Black Estate is a producer of wines that are a perfect reflection of place. In a relatively short time, Brown has further influenced this style with his ‘less is more’ philosophy: less intervention, less oak, less alcohol while delivering more precision and more personality.

Score
93 points
Review

This is a beautifully mineral and flinty chardonnay with a medium body and long, sleek and phenolic layers. Dried lemons, slate, green apples, grapefruit, and subtle spice. Tightly wound. From organically grown grapes. Unfined and unfiltered. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Specifications

Closure
Screw cap
Serving Temp.
10-12 °C
Alcohol
14%
Cellar until
Now - 2030

Tasting Profile

Nose
Aromas of grapefruit, hazelnut, orange blossom nectarine, and sea spray. Rich, pure, and integrated with a dense core of concentrated fruit.
Palate
The flavours taper to a salty, mineral, and long finish.

Black Estate Home Vineyard Chardonnay 2020

Black Estate Home Vineyard Chardonnay 2020
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