96 Points
96 Points
96 Points
95 Points
94 Points

Pyramid Valley Lion’s Tooth Chardonnay 2022

SKU: PVLT202210 UCNZ

~~$130.00~~ $114.99

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Pyramid Valley Angel Flower Pinot Noir 2022 highlights the unique terroir of New Zealand’s North Canterbury, offering a distinct expression of Chardonnay with delicate, nuanced flavors and a refined structure.

Under the influence of La Nina, the vines had good growth and good flowering conditions which resulted in solid yields. 200mm in February had us on edge, but diligent viticulture and a dry March and April allowed us to hang the fruit out till the end of April and achieve optimum ripeness

Crafted with a focus on organic and biodynamic principles, Pyramid Valley’s commitment to sustainable viticulture enhances the purity and authenticity of this exceptional Chardonnay.

Critic Scores

96 // Rebecca Gibb

"The 2022 Chardonnay from the high-density Lion's Tooth parcel is an arresting wine that sucks you in but doesn’t spit you out. It’s not a wine you'll want to spit out either. This 2022 draws you in with its harmony, expansive nature, silken texture and sense of tranquility. It is subtle in its flavors - this is Chardonnay, after all – with flinty characters giving way to toasted nuts and oatmeal, lemon curd and nectarine. This is not a fruity but savory, restrained style that focused on texture over aromatics. Meditation for the mouth."

96 // Huon Hooke

"Medium depth yellow colour with a rich buttery/honeyed and peachy bouquet with a subtle touch of struck-flint, the palate rounder, fuller and softer than the Field of Fire, with beautifully harmonious acidity and a long finish."

96 // James Suckling

"Pure and polished aromas of lemon confit, lime curd, chalk and orange blossoms. The medium-bodied palate has bright, piercing acidity and tightly wound flavors of grapefruit peel, flint, dough, green apples and pastry cream. High tension, showing layers of complexity that will unravel with time. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap."

95 // Dave Brookes

"Chardonnay, biodynamically farmed since planting in 2000, from an east-facing 0.4ha slice of the Pyramid Valley Waikari estate. Light straw with aromas of nectarine and grapefruit with hints of soft spice, oyster shell, lemon curd, white flowers, clover blossom, crushed flint, grilled cashews and Graham crackers. Taut, febrile and filigreed with a sapid, saline burst of acidity that perfectly balances the richness of the stone fruits as the wine trails away."

94 // Mike Bennie

"Soft and supple, flows beautifully, an intensity of fruit, the DNA of the wine bound by nutty savouriness, shortbread, ginger, crushed granitic mineral characters, and around that green apple, lime, preserved lemon, mixed floral elements. It feels relaxed in texture, a great deal of space and dimension to the wine, but freshness is inherent. A gentle sour-sweetness and hay-straw character in there too. Pleasure and intellect buttons pressed."

Product Details

White

2022

Chardonnay

Pyramid Valley Vineyards

Canterbury, New Zealand

10-15 Years

Stelvin

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Biodynamic

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Monday, May 05, 2025

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Description

Pale lemon straw hue. Mineral complex nose of mandarin, cashew nuts, and crushed limestone. Great depth. Taught, focused flavours envelop the palate. Lemon curd, mandarin peel, nutty flavours unfold. Great length and drive with saline acidity.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Gunpowder, Herbal, Mandarin

Palate:

Citrus, Hazelnut, Saline

Food Pairings:

Fish

Poultry

Shellfish

Tasting Notes

Description

Pale lemon straw hue. Mineral complex nose of mandarin, cashew nuts, and crushed limestone. Great depth. Taught, focused flavours envelop the palate. Lemon curd, mandarin peel, nutty flavours unfold. Great length and drive with saline acidity.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Gunpowder, Herbal, Mandarin

Palate:

Citrus, Hazelnut, Saline

Food Pairings:

Fish

Poultry

Shellfish

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