Kumeu River Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

Kumeu River Maté’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 is the most structured of the estate’s three single-vineyard Chardonnays, built for depth, precision, and remarkable longevity. Frequently mistaken in blind tastings for a top Puligny-Montrachet at a fraction of the price, it has earned a reputation as one of New Zealand’s benchmark Chardonnays.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows beautiful poise and concentration, with aromas of ripe peach, nectarine, citrus, white flowers, and a subtle touch of honey. Layered beneath are refined notes of vanilla, toasted nuts, and gentle oak spice, adding complexity without overshadowing the fruit. The palate is structured yet beautifully balanced, delivering ripe stone fruit, lemon, and pear wrapped in a creamy texture and supported by bright, focused acidity. A fine mineral line runs through the wine, leading to a long, pure finish with citrus, roasted nuances, and a whisper of butter. While already impressive with a little air, it has the potential to evolve gracefully over the next 10–15 years.

Production
Maté’s Vineyard is a single-vineyard site in Auckland planted in 1990 and named after Maté Brajkovich, father of winemaker Michael Brajkovich. The old vines contribute impressive concentration and complexity, while the élevage is carried out with precision in French oak barrels with no new oak, relying instead on a high proportion of one- and two-year-old barrels to build structure and finesse while preserving the purity of the fruit.

Food & Serving
This Chardonnay is an excellent match for roast chicken, lobster, grilled prawns, creamy seafood dishes, veal, or rich mushroom-based plates. Serve at around 10–12°C, and give it a short decant or allow some time in the glass if you want the wine to fully open and show its layered aromatics.

Producer
Kumeu River is one of New Zealand’s most respected family-owned producers, known for setting the standard for Chardonnay in Auckland and beyond. Under the guidance of the Brajkovich family, the winery has gained international acclaim for producing Burgundian-style wines of precision, restraint, and aging potential, with Maté’s Vineyard standing out as one of its most iconic bottlings.

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