Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay has an admirable history and each year we are impressed by its consistency. Despite wild variation in climate and vintage idiosyncrasies the wine rises above all to deliver controlled and aristocratic allure. The vintage will be remembered as one of elegance, rather lithe in stature, and approachable.
Rich and powerful with wet slate notes and a hint of grapefruit pith. Subtle at the start, it surges across the palate to a tapered, mineral, salivatory finish.
‘Rich, weighty chardonnay with intense toast, mineral, oyster shell, white peach, nectarine, gingernut biscuit and spicy French oak flavours. A less focused, broader style than usual, with good complexity and obvious power.’ 13.5% Alc.
97 points Bob Campbell MW therealreview.com Tasted 8/8/2017