The grapes for this are predominantly estate owned, with 42% coming from Kumeu, 32% from Ray’s Road and 26% bought in from long term trusted growers. This is vinified in 38% old barrels, and the rest in stainless steel giving a bright zesty wine, fresh pear, orange peel and orchard fruit. A little peach and custard note, this is fresh, fun and lively.

The 2025 vintage was excellent with warm dry conditions throughout the growing season. The Chardonnay it produced is rich and concentrated and up there with the best Estate Chardonnay we have seen in the past ten years. Beautifully fragrant and toasty on the nose the palate is rich and peachy with the hallmark refreshing acidity we expect in the Estate Chardonnay. Layered and complex this wine is quite delicious now but will no doubt benefit from bottle age as have its predecessors.

A beautifully composed expression of Margaret River Cabernet, combining remarkable purity with depth, finesse and structural precision. It opens with lifted aromatics of blackcurrant, fresh mulberry and rose petal, layered with subtle mocha, graphite and finely integrated oak. Beneath the vibrant dark-fruit core lies a poised, energetic palate, where cassis, blue and black forest fruits unfold with impressive clarity. Crowned as Halliday Wine Companion’s 2027 Red Wine of the Year, and Cabernet Sauvignon of the Year, with an outstanding 98-point score.

The 2024 Porseleinberg delivers a highly expressive and masterfully defined profile, leading with aromatics of crushed blue flowers, cracked peppercorns, and blackberries. Beneath this pure, dark fruit core lies an incredibly clean, mineral-driven backbone of splintered slate and wild thyme, defined by tight, fine-grained tannins. The palate builds with a quiet, structural intensity rather than sheer weight, carrying a vibrant energy and slate-like texture. It is a remarkably graceful, focused vintage that prioritizes structural tension and longevity.

The 2024 Porseleinberg delivers a highly expressive and masterfully defined profile, leading with aromatics of crushed blue flowers, cracked peppercorns, and blackberries. Beneath this pure, dark fruit core lies an incredibly clean, mineral-driven backbone of splintered slate and wild thyme, defined by tight, fine-grained tannins. The palate builds with a quiet, structural intensity rather than sheer weight, carrying a vibrant energy and slate-like texture. It is a remarkably graceful, focused vintage that prioritizes structural tension and longevity.

It is well worth following Olivier’s reds, particularly in recent vintages. This vineyard had previously been owned by M. Duvault-Blochet, former owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Today, high density planting and organic farming mean low yields, which does a great service to the fruit. This is primarily red-fruited with a subtle hint of wild herbs and liquroice. Well-scultped and lovely freshness there is a delicate smoky violet note on the finish.

The 2024 assortment case includes 1 bottle of Chapelle Chambertin, 2 bottles of Clos de la Roche Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, 1 bottles of Corton Cuvée du Bourdon, 1 bottle of Corton Bressandes and 1 bottle of Corton Charlemagne.

It’s not surprising that this Puligny premier cru is a winning wine from Olivier Leflaive. They are absolute masters of the style here. It has zippy energy, with well-composed fruit structure. Its compact core gives the wine a full-bodied impact, while its sophisticated length denotes its premier cru status.