Saint Clair Marlborough Chardonnay

0.75L | 13.0 %

11 , 9 5

Chardonnay

Saint Clair

Quantity

Can only be ordered per case (6).

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Saint Clair Marlborough Chardonnay

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Complex & deep

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2025

Ready to drink 2025 - 2029

Past peak After 2029

Aromas

Pear Grapefruit Stone fruit Almonds Herbs Honey

Food Pairing

Creamy pasta Roasted chicken

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Although the Saint Clair estate is primarily known for its delicious Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, they also excel at producing oak-aged Chardonnay. What a wonderfully full-bodied and crisp white wine from New Zealand! All Saint Clair wines reflect differences in terroir and individual winemaking techniques.

Consistent quality from Saint Clair winery

Saint Clair Estate was founded in 1978 by Neal and Judy Ibbotson. This winery is still owned by them today. The winery stands for consistent quality. Every year, Saint Clair wins a string of medals, and the winemaker regularly receives awards. In 2005 and more recently in 2010, Saint Clair was named the best New Zealand winery. Saint Clair is quite well-known in the Netherlands, and they are proud of that. Saint Clair specializes in producing top-quality Sauvignon Blanc. Saint Clair owns over 270 hectares of vineyards in Marlborough on the South Island and in Hawke's Bay on the North Island. The grapes for this Chardonnay are carefully selected from various quality vineyards to achieve the highest quality. The goal is to select the right fruit to add complexity and fullness, as well as balance and unique characteristics to the final wine.

Manual harvest for the Chardonnay

The harvest is hand-harvested in the cool of the morning, giving it a wonderfully fresh flavor! The grapes come from various Marlborough vineyards, including the Omaka Valley and Lower Wairau Valley. Fifty percent of the wine undergoes fermentation in French oak barrels. The wine then matures for a further eight months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. This gives this Saint Clair its delicate aromas of pear, almond, and grapefruit, along with hints of spice and honey. The palate of this Chardonnay is full-bodied, with hints of stone fruit and grapefruit, nutty, spicy oak, and a long finish.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.0%
Vintage	2024
Size	0.75L
Region	Marlborough
Land	New Zealand
Producer	Saint Clair
Varietal(s)	Chardonnay
Oak aging	Yes, 50% fermented in French oak, followed by 8 months of maturation in a combination of French and American oak barrels.
Ideal serving temperature ?	10° - 12°C