Escarpment - Martinborough Chardonnay 2020
95/100
Decanter
94/100
James Suckling
93/100
Wine Enthusiast
93/100
Vinous
" Escarpment wines are always immediately complex, refined, and elegant, and this Chardonnay is no exception, with its multiple nuances of ripe citrus and woody spices, stone fruit and minerality, personality and charm. Very silky and pure." (Decanter 2022). Screw cap.
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Nose
Powerful aromas of opulent fruit and a mineral backbone that pairs beautifully with barrel fermentation to create a Burgundy-inspired Chardonnay.
Mouth
Complex, deliciously smooth texture that gives it a long finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with most starters and seafood dishes, an accessible wine that can be enjoyed young or left to age gracefully...
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Escarpment wines are always immediately complex, refined, and elegant, and this Chardonnay is no exception, with its multiple nuances of ripe citrus and woody spices, stone fruits and minerality, personality and charm. Very silky and pure.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
Escarpment may be best known for its Pinot Noir, but this Chardonnay is in a class of its own. The nose is bursting with powerful aromas of grilled pineapple, candied lemon, gunflint, shellfish, and toast. The palate is rich with multiple layers of flavor, crisp acidity, woody structure, and a beautiful bite. This classy wine will gain honeyed complexity with age. Drink until 2032.
Vinous
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
The 2020 Chardonnay Escarpment (Martinborough) is a sophisticated and understated wine. Barrel fermented and aged on lees, it blossoms on the palate, offering a creamy and silky texture while remaining fresh and light, with vibrant and ripe acidity. It displays excellent fruit clarity, elegance, and finesse.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Grilled pineapple, dried mango, smoke, hay, and grilled lemon on the nose. Full-bodied with a sharp acidity. Excellent texture and concentration with a nice balance between citrus zest and smoky, reductive notes. Drink now or cellar. Screw cap.
Customer rating
2.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. SEBASTIEN R. Published on 05/02/2024
It's expensive for what it is, with a compressed quality (excess sulfur?!) in the middle of the palate and on the finish that spoils all the interest this wine has on the attack. A disappointment.
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Review and opinion by Mr. OLIVIER D. Published on 05/24/2023
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