Wine notes from a long lunch… | Monday, June 6th, 2005

Laurent Perrier Rose NV - 100% pinot, exceptionally clear and bright, colour of light rasperry with golden highlights. Aromas of red fruits - strawberries, gooseberries. I prefer the flavours here over Billecart Rose, but the Billecart is probably more ‘refined’. Matched wonderfully with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, chervil and salmon roe. Very good.

2002 Kumeu River Chardonnay (near Auckland, NZ) - Golden colour (I was worried at first). For about $40 this chardonnay comes closer to a Puligny-Montrachet than anything I’ve tasted at this price point. White peaches and nutty butter. Well structured with a good finish. Won’t last more than another year or two. I’m looking forward to trying the single vinyard “Mate’s”. Try it with grilled marron. Excellent.
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