2020 Prophet's Rock Cuvee aux Antipodes Blanc

Brand	Prophet's Rock
Region	Central Otago
Varietal	Chardonnay
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	12.5%
Vintage	2020
Country	New Zealand

For those of you who know Prophet's Rock Cuvee aux Antipodes Blanc, say no more, because if you are fortunate enough to be offered a bottle, there is but one option…. buy it. For those of you who don’t, this is an opportunity not to be missed, a minute, boutique production Chardonnay by Paul Pujol of Prophets Rock and the Master Francois Millet of Domaine Comtes Georges de Vogue! The Master of Burgundy partnered with one of NZ and Otago’s finest exponents of Chardonnay in a world class, highly coveted, very restricted, incredibly hard to get your hands on cellar prize. Grand Cru Old World Chardonnay from finest New World fruit. Like getting your hands on NZ’s version of Cru La Montrachet. Age worthy for 15-20 years if well stored… but outstanding now paired with a great food match.

heady aromas of tree-ripened stone fruit, grapefruit, hints of honey and beeswax with vanilla atop lashing of Lewis Road Creamery butter, spread on freshly toasted sourdough, jaw-droppingly good.

power and concentration hit you initially, all supported by a crystalline thread of acidity giving restraint, focus and a never-ending finish. The buttered popcorn flavours, lemon zest and Crème Brulée notes make you melt. This wine has all the elements for ageing in a temperature-controlled cellar, but I must admit, it is delicious right here, right now. It will get better, but that’s up to you…