Ata Rangi

Craighall Martinborough Chardonnay

9.04 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
Martinborough, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.1

2013: very deft and delicate, with a chalky stony mineral vein. Very elegant with gentle Apple notes, pure Chardonnay style somewhat reminiscent of a Chablis 1er Cru. Very complete, harmiounous, with fresh vibrancy, minerality, and very clean style. Delicious but needs a few years.

2013: very deft and delicate, with a chalky stony mineral vein. Very elegant with gentle Apple notes, pure Chardonnay style somewhat reminiscent of a Chablis 1er Cru. Very complete, harmiounous, with fresh vibrancy, minerality, and very clean style. Delicious but needs a few years.

May 29th, 2015
Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.1

2013: 30 year old vines. Mendoza clone Deeper than the Petrie but still fine. toastier, 12m on lees, 25% new oak. More body, but still medium. Light phenolics, giving a fine breed similar to a young Puligny-Montrachet. Best enjoyed after a few hours decanting

2013: 30 year old vines. Mendoza clone Deeper than the Petrie but still fine. toastier, 12m on lees, 25% new oak. More body, but still medium. Light phenolics, giving a fine breed similar to a young Puligny-Montrachet. Best enjoyed after a few hours decanting

Apr 28th, 2015
Nico J. Snyman

Nico had this 10 years ago

Nico had this 10 years ago

Feb 25th, 2015
William Goldschmidt

William had this 10 years ago

William had this 10 years ago

Apr 15th, 2015