Cloudy Bay - Marlborough Chardonnay 2022
New Zealand
White
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Drink or Keep
92/100
James Suckling
"Discover the quality of New Zealand terroirs through this sublime Chardonnay!"
"A medium-bodied white with bits of poached apple, pear, a hint of cream and pastry. Crisp, with some phenolic tension and a concentrated finish. Drink or cellar. (James Suckling 2024) - Screw cap
Features
Estate
Cloudy Bay
Cuvée
Chardonnay
Vintage
2022
Designation
Marlborough
Region
New Zealand
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Warm, gravelly and clayey soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Gentle pressing, 78% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation
Breeding
11 months in French oak barrels (15% new)
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Gold color with silver highlights
Nose
Expressive notes of cherry, peach and orchard blossom, with a subtle hint of hazelnut
Mouth
Lively, fresh citrus attack with a fine acidic structure, aromas of white nectarine and toasted oak, long, elegant finish.
Serve
AT 11-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with sole meunière, oysters, Comté cheese...
Cloudy Bay
Marlborough
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 92/100
About the wine:
A medium-bodied white with bits of poached apple, pear, a hint of cream and pastry. Crisp, with some phenolic tension and a concentrated finish. Drink or cellar. Screw cap.
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