Rich, powerful & complex
"A lovely bouquet with a complex package of aromas from cashew nut to baked peach & whispers of butterscotch" Cameron Douglas, MS
Try with char-grilled squid & lemon butter sauce, or barbecued chicken
Babich Irongate Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2020
Babich Irongate Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2020
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Awarded 95/100 Points
Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Dec 2021
Description
- French oak
- Baked peach
- Vanilla & cashew
- Rich & complex
"A lovely bouquet with a complex package of aromas from cashew nut to baked peach, whispers of butterscotch and new sweet French oak. Vanilla and raw sugar scents with a fine toasty wood quality, apple, a touch of quince and pear then grapefruit. In other words - complex. On the palate - equally complex with a distinctive palate texture from fine tannins, acidity and contrasting core of fruit. There’s a touch of wood smoke and stony earthy qualities as well. Youthful and needing some cellar time to integrate properly with best drinking from late 2022 through 2030+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Dec 2021
Cashew and peach with a lovely mealiness and a fennel edge. Sweet peachy entry with cashew again and layers of vanilla, cedar and apple that all push through to the finish to linger - joined there by grapefruit and spice. Intense with good volume and power. Rich and complex.
Babich have been producing Irongate Chardonnay since 1985 and it has evolved into this richly flavoured, balanced and elegant wine. The vines from this now-famous Gimblett Gravels ‘Irongate’ vineyard are selected at pruning and crop levels are closely monitored to ensure excellent flavour concentration in the grapes.
Food Pairing: Irongate Chardonnay is an intense, richly flavoured wine and is an ideal match for rich seafood and white meat dishes. Try it with char-grilled squid and lemon butter sauce, or barbecued chicken.
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Quality product, always reliable to deliver a big Chardonnay with full flavour and great finish
John - 13/08/2022
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