Bell Hill Single Parcel Chardonnay 2016, North Canterbury

Very complex and seductive bouquet with aromas layered between shape and form as much as soil, fruit, mineral and a sense of place. On the palate - equally complex, complete, balanced and ready. Flavours range from sweet grapefruit through gun-flint, preserved citrus and French vanilla custard mixed with baking spices, nut and a fine lees autolysis. Acidity carries lots of energy, is ripe and adds a seam of current through the palate. Needless to say this wine carries a long and detailed story. Beautifully balanced, complex and lengthy finishing as it began - complex and seductive with fine tannins, a core of energy, fruit and harmony. Buy and drink, cellar if you must. best from 2021 through 2030.

97 Points

Outstanding

I make no secret of the fact that I am a huge fan of the wines that are made at Bell Hill, as well as the leadership and contribution to New Zealand’s wine sector that Marcel and Sherwyn continue to make.