NV Nautilus Estate Cuvee Marlborough Brut

96 POINTS

Bob Campbell MW - The Real Review

This wine is an enduring favourite. It achieves a perfect blend of of zesty citrus freshness with delicate nutty/toasty complexity from yeast autolysis and bottle development. The wine has lovely purity and balance. Everything I expect from a top Methode ... and more

96 POINTS

2017 - Decanter World Wine Awards

Complex and intriguing bouquet, with decent autolysis leading to aromas of citrus, some spice and stone fruit. Lovely bottle development with flavours that reflect the nose, along with nutty hints. Decent length and complexity with a really elegant mousse. Award: Platinum - DWWA 2017

94 POINTS

Tom Kline - Winepilot

A precise blend of 72.4% Pinot Noir and 27.6% Chardonnay, this cuvée spent 36 months on lees and carries a dosage of 6.5g/L. It opens with complex, savoury aromatics—honeysuckle, cheese rind and pastry dough—before revealing ripe apple, nashi pear and lemon. A salted praline nuance adds depth and nuttiness, and with air, citrus blossom lifts the nose with subtle floral prettiness. There’s admirable layering on the palate, where defined fruit and lees-derived savouriness integrate seamlessly. A fine bead brings a creamy texture, while a cut of bright citrus acidity drives energy and precision. Lemon zest, almond meal, apple and pear flavours all play their part, with the modest dosage finely judged and the acidity pulling everything through to a long, fresh finish. With three years on lees, impressive complexity, and real length, this delivers outstanding value at $40. A smart buy.

94 POINTS

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

Seamless. Just one word can be used to describe this outstanding sparkling wine. And it is one of the most consistent New Zealand wines, of any style. The bouquet is beautifully fragrant showing citrus and yeasty characters with hints of white peach and floral. It's exquisitely textured on the palate with bright acidity providing a lovely crisp finish that seems to linger on forever. Lovely drink as always. Traditional sparkling cork.

94 POINTS

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

A cracking good methode traditionnelle, the wine was disgorged after three years (that's longer than most Champagnes), giving beautifully integrated, complex bouquet of yeast, citrus, white peach, floral and cashew. The palate is concentrated and refined with excellent focus and silky texture, leading to an impressively long crisp finish. Immensely appealing and highly satisfying. $39.00. Moderate availability. 12% Traditional sparkling cork. www.nautilusestate.com.

94 POINTS

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

A cracking good methode traditionnelle, the wine was disgorged after three years (that's longer than most Champagnes), giving beautifully integrated, complex bouquet of yeast, citrus, white peach, floral and cashew. The palate is concentrated and refined with excellent focus and silky texture, leading to an impressively long crisp finish. Immensely appealing and highly satisfying. 12% Traditional sparkling cork.

Wine Spectator

Opens with a touch of strawberry-rhubarb, with plenty of fresh citrus notes, on a lean frame. Fresh, intense and mouthwatering, herbal notes linger on the finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

2013 - Decanter World Wine Awards

Award: Commended - DWWA 2013