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Escarpment - Martinborough Chardonnay 2020
Escarpment - Martinborough Chardonnay 2020

Escarpment - Martinborough Chardonnay 2020

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2.5/5 (2 customers)

95/100

Decanter

94/100

James Suckling

93/100

Wine Enthusiast

93/100

Vinous

New Zealand
Chardonnay
mineral
citrus fruits
oysters and seafood
“Escarpment wines always display immediate complexity, finesse, and elegance, and this Chardonnay is a prime example, with its myriad 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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Estate

Escarpment Winery

Vintage

Chardonnay

Vintage

2020

Designation

Martinborough

Region

New Zealand

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Whole-cluster pressing, light maceration, fermentation, followed by partial malolactic fermentation and stirring of the lees

Livestock Farming

11 months in oak barrels (20% of which are new)

Nose

Powerful, opulent fruit aromas and a mineral backbone that blends beautifully with barrel fermentation to create a Burgundy-inspired Chardonnay

Palate

Complex, with a deliciously smooth texture that gives it a long finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2029

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with most appetizers and seafood—an approachable wine that can be enjoyed young or allowed to age gracefully...

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Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Escarpment wines are always characterized by their immediate complexity, finesse, and elegance, and this Chardonnay is a prime example, with its myriad nuances of ripe citrus and woody spices, stone fruits and minerality, personality, and charm. Very silky and pure.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About the wine:

Escarpment may be best known for its Pinot Noir, but this Chardonnay is truly first-rate. On the nose, powerful aromas of toasted pineapple, candied lemon, gunflint, shellfish, and toast dance across the palate. On the palate, it offers a rich array of flavor nuances, crisp acidity, a woody structure, and a lovely, lively texture. This top-tier wine will develop a honeyed complexity with age. Best enjoyed through 2032.
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

The 2020 Escarpment (Martinborough) Chardonnay is a sophisticated and understated wine. Fermented in barrels and aged on the lees, it blossoms on the palate, offering a creamy, silky texture while remaining fresh and light, with vibrant, ripe acidity. It displays excellent fruit clarity, elegance, and finesse.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Aromas of grilled pineapple, dried mango, smoke, hay, and grilled lemon. Full-bodied with a lively acidity. Excellent texture and concentration, with a nice balance between citrus zest and smoky, reductive notes. Ready to drink now or suitable for aging. Screw cap.

Customer Rating

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2.5/5

based on 2 reviews

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Review and rating by Mr. SEBASTIEN R. Posted on May 2, 2024

It's expensive for what it is, with a somewhat compressed quality (too much sulfur?!) in the mid-palate and finish that ruins all the appeal this wine has on the attack. A disappointment.

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Review by Mr. OLIVIER D. Published on May 24, 2023

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