Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Cloudy Bay
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores: James Suckling 92; Rebecca Gibb MW 89; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91; Decanter ~90

Tasting Note
Bright Meyer lemon, white nectarine and citrus zest with subtle vanilla, crème brûlée and saline-mineral tension; silky lees texture, concentrated pear and stone fruit, finishing long and fresh.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lobster, scallops, creamy risotto, roast chicken, Caprese salad, soft cow's cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, richer sushi (tuna/salmon), lightly spiced Thai coconut chicken.

Production Method
Hand‑picked, whole-bunch pressed; wild-yeast fermentation in French oak barrels (15% new); aged 11 months on lees; ~27% of the blend underwent malolactic fermentation.

Vineyard Info
Founded 1985 by David Hohnen, Cloudy Bay farms vineyards across Wairau Valley and the Southern Valleys in Marlborough; recognized for premium Sauvignon Blanc and modern, site-driven Chardonnays.