2020 Kumeu River Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay

A perfect Chardonnay — precise, powerful and utterly complete. This is world-class wine

100 Points – JamesSuckling.com (No.1 Wine in the World)

Auckland, NZ

$150 a bottle
Flagship • Single Vineyard • World-Class Chardonnay

“A perfect Chardonnay — precise, powerful and utterly complete. This is world-class wine.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright lemon-gold — luminous, concentrated and pristine.

Aroma:
Extraordinarily complex and layered with:

• white peach and nectarine
• lemon zest and citrus oil
• toasted hazelnut and brioche
• struck match, flint and mineral notes

Aromatic depth with Burgundian-level precision.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied, dense yet incredibly refined — a benchmark Chardonnay.
Expect layers of:

• citrus and stone fruit
• lemon curd and ripe peach
• subtle oak integration
• creamy texture from lees and malolactic fermentation
• vibrant acidity providing structure and drive

The wine delivers power, tension and precision simultaneously — a rare balance.

Finish:
Exceptionally long and seamless with lingering citrus, mineral and savoury complexity.

Critical Acclaim

• 100 Points – James Suckling
  “The perfect New Zealand Chardonnay… the best set of releases ever.”
• Ranked #1 Wine in the World by JamesSuckling.com

This is only the second New Zealand wine ever to receive 100 points.

About Mate’s Vineyard

Kumeu River is widely regarded as New Zealand’s greatest Chardonnay producer, often compared to top white Burgundy.

‘Mate’s Vineyard’ is their flagship site, known for:

• low-yielding vines
• exceptional concentration
• long ageing potential

The 2020 vintage is considered their greatest release ever.

Food Pairings

• Lobster
• Scallops
• Roast chicken
• Butter-based sauces
• Soft cheeses

Why This Wine Sells

This is not just a great Chardonnay — it’s:

• 100-point perfect score
• #1 wine in the world ranking
• globally recognised benchmark

At $150, it sits in icon territory but massively overdelivers against top Burgundy pricing.

This is a statement bottle — every serious wine drinker will want it.