Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Palliser Estate
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Martinborough, Wairarapa
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews: James Suckling 93 (2024), Cameron Douglas MS 95 (2024), Vinous 90 (2023), The Real Review 91 (2023)

Tasting Note
Citrus and white peach with lemon curd, toasted vanilla and subtle nutty lees; creamy, mineral-driven palate with bright acidity and a long, toasty finish.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken, pork belly, creamy seafood risotto, grilled white fish; Asian pairings: miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, creamy coconut curry, richer sushi/nigiri.

Production Method
Estate fruit whole-bunch pressed, barrel-fermented in French (approx. 20% new) oak, aged on lees with occasional bâtonnage; minimal-intervention approach.

Vineyard Info
Palliser Estate is a Martinborough pioneer (~85 ha) transitioning to BioGro organic viticulture; led by winemaker Guy McMaster, producing estate and single-vineyard Chardonnays.