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Pegasus Bay Virtuoso Chardonnay 2020

SKU: PGVR202010 UCNZ

~~$80.00~~ $66.99

Unit price: per

The Pegasus Bay Virtuoso Chardonnay 2020 offers an intricate bouquet that blends ripe tropical fruit, zesty citrus, and savory elements like smoky bacon and buttery pie crust. This complexity makes it a standout choice for those who appreciate a wine with depth and nuance.

With its vibrant acidity and sophisticated concentration, this Chardonnay delivers a striking tension between power and finesse. The careful maturation in French oak barrels enhances its rich, creamy texture while maintaining an invigorating, racy finish.

Garnering exceptional ratings from renowned critics, this Chardonnay is celebrated for its intense flavors, balanced structure, and long-lasting finish, positioning it as a top-tier choice for both immediate enj

Critic Scores

97 // Sam Kim

"Immensely complex and seductive, the bouquet shows mango, apricot, baked fig, and roasted hazelnut aromas with a lovely flinty nuance. The concentrated palate displays outstanding weight and depth, wonderfully supported by creamy mouthfeel and brilliantly pitched acidity. Multi-layered and engaging with a prolonged, gratifying finish. At its best: now to 2035."

96 // James Suckling

"Powerful chardonnay with intense aromas of flinty reduction, smoke, lemon verbena, nutmeg, green papaya, mango and cardamom. It's full-bodied with rich, toasty and tropical fruit, with an underlying smokiness and savory saltiness. Muscular and compact, with punchy acidity. Intense. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Screw cap."

96 // Cameron Douglas MS

"A fantastic bouquet with power in and intensity, with a core of roasted stone fruits and oak, baked apple and layers of wood spice and wood smoke. As the wine opens pout i glass these ideas intensity and develop. Full bodied, dry, and very intense, flavours mirror the bouquet with stone fruits and lemon, some quince and wood spices all vying for attention on the palate. Medium+ acidity, fine wood tannins frame the wine beautifully. Balanced and well made, a wine that is ready enjoy from today and through 2033+."

19 // Candice Chow

"Bright, even, pale yellow gold. The nose is striking and full, with aromas of gunflint, lemon, grapefruit, pineapple, spice and cornbread. Full-bodied, aromas of lemon, grapefruit and charred pineapple intertwined with gunflint, vanilla, spice and popcorn. The invigorating acidity lifts the rich palate and expands in length and breadth. Reductive gunflint nuance is compatible and contributes to opulence and complexity. This rich, reductive Chardonnay is seductive and well-balanced."

Product Details

White

2020

Chardonnay

Pegasus Bay

Canterbury, New Zealand

10-15 Years

Stelvin

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Tuesday, January 07, 2025

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Description

The Pegasus Bay Virtuoso Chardonnay 2020 captivates with its shimmering lemon-gold hue and a nose brimming with a kaleidoscope of aromas. Each sniff reveals a dance of grapefruit, grilled pineapple, and melon, intertwined with savory notes of smoky bacon and buttery pie crust. The wine’s complexity is further enhanced by hints of hazelnuts, creamy caramel, and a subtle touch of gunpowder, creating an enticingly multi-faceted bouquet.
On the palate, this Chardonnay strikes a remarkable balance between power and elegance. It’s vibrant and energetic, with a sophisticated concentration that delivers a thrilling tension between its racy acidity and rich, creamy texture. The wine's meticulous crafting, including hand-picking and maturation in French oak puncheons, imparts a layer of depth and refinement. With its long, racy finish, the Pegasus Bay Virtuoso Chardonnay 2020 is an exquisite expression of finesse and strength, making it an ideal choice for both immediate indulgence and cellaring until 2035.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Brioche, Grapefruit, Pineapple

Palate:

Hazelnut, Melon, Popcorn

Food Pairings:

Fish

Game

Poultry

Tasting Notes

Description

The Pegasus Bay Virtuoso Chardonnay 2020 captivates with its shimmering lemon-gold hue and a nose brimming with a kaleidoscope of aromas. Each sniff reveals a dance of grapefruit, grilled pineapple, and melon, intertwined with savory notes of smoky bacon and buttery pie crust. The wine’s complexity is further enhanced by hints of hazelnuts, creamy caramel, and a subtle touch of gunpowder, creating an enticingly multi-faceted bouquet.

On the palate, this Chardonnay strikes a remarkable balance between power and elegance. It’s vibrant and energetic, with a sophisticated concentration that delivers a thrilling tension between its racy acidity and rich, creamy texture. The wine's meticulous crafting, including hand-picking and maturation in French oak puncheons, imparts a layer of depth and refinement. With its long, racy finish, the Pegasus Bay Virtuoso Chardonnay 2020 is an exquisite expression of finesse and strength, making it an ideal choice for both immediate indulgence and cellaring until 2035.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Brioche, Grapefruit, Pineapple

Palate:

Hazelnut, Melon, Popcorn

Food Pairings:

Fish

Game

Poultry

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