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 9 years ago

Nico had this 9 years ago

Feb 25th, 2015
William Goldschmidt

William had this 9 years ago

William had this 9 years ago

Apr 15th, 2015