Kumeu River 25 Village Chardonnay sku_2303465-1 after whom a prestigious Frapin

after whom a prestigious Frapin cognac bottle is named: The Cuvee Rabelais

scored by a clay minerality which gives volume on the palate

with a long finish that gives hints of vanilla

• A light bodied Honjozo with a silky texture and a definitive clean finish perfect for food pairing

Kumeu River 25 Village Chardonnay sku_2303465-1 after whom a prestigious FrapinVillage Chardonnay is produced from grapes grown in both Kumeu and Hawke's Bay. The wine undergoes partial barrel fermentation which provides some richness but very little oak in influence. Combined with tank fermentation, this allows the vibrant fruit to show through beautifully with lively lime and lemon aromas and a flinty, mineral edginess with hints of fig and white peach.