At the table with Chardonnay 2023
With this wonderful chardonnay we recommend a beautiful lobster, scallops au gratin in the oven, a chicken with morel cream or bites à la reine but also with a truffled Brillat-Savarin and an Époisses.
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Chardonnay 2023Dog Point
Among the most renowned estates in New Zealand, the Dog Point estate works in organic farming and produces cutting-edge wines. The wine is vinified naturally by allowing native yeasts to act. This Chardonnay is pure, complex and rich and develops aromas of white flower petals, grilled lime , peach , apricot , and grapefruit, intertwined with fine notes of smoke , flint, toast and biscuit . from a long aging of 18 months in oak barrels. On the palate, it's ample and the creamy texture is superbly balanced by vibrant acidity. The finish is long and tasty, making it a high-class Chardonnay!
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MarlboroughNew Zealand
Marlborough
Marlborough is New Zealand's largest wine region, with 24,000 hectares in the north-eastern corner of the South Island, bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east and by imposing mountain ranges inland to the north and south. A broad alluvial plain stretches inland from the coast and rises gradually into a landscape of narrow valleys and gently sloping hills. Although it enjoys one of the sunniest and driest climates in New Zealand, Marlborough's heat is tempered throughout the summer months by easterly sea breezes. Sauvignon Blanc remains the region's flagship, but other grape varieties also perform very well here. Among the whites, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling are the most common. In recent years, the region's first Pinot Noir vines have reached maturity and are now producing top-quality wines.
The little history of the country
New Zealand
Introduced in 1819, vine growing was greatly developed by Jean-Baptiste Pompallier, a French Marist missionary. Sent to Oceania in 1837, he settled there from January 1838 onwards to develop New Zealand's vineyards. The first quality vineyards were established in the Hawke's Bay region in the 19th and early 20th centuries. After setbacks caused first by phylloxera and then by the First World War, the vineyards began to expand again during the Second World War, when their area doubled.
Today, New Zealand has 10 main wine regions spread across the North and South Islands, the largest of which is Marlborough. Most of New Zealand's wine regions have a maritime climate. The country's long, narrow shape means that vineyards are never more than 120 km from the coast, and most are much closer than that (with the exception of the semi-continental Central Otago region). A spine of mountains running down the centre of the country shields most of the main wine regions from the strong westerly winds off the Tasman Sea known as the "Roaring Forties". Because of these winds, there are few wine regions on New Zealand's west coast.
The quality and reputation of New Zealand wines are well established. Indeed, the country produces some of the best and most renowned Sauvignon Blanc in the world. And it is no coincidence that New Zealand has made Sauvignon Blanc its emblem, just like its sheep, its kiwis and its legendary haka!
All about Chardonnay 2023
At what temperature should Chardonnay 2023 be served?
Between 10 and 12 °C.
How long can Chardonnay 2023 be kept?
Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years, until around 2033. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Chardonnay 2023?
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay. Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand. Alcohol: 13.5%.
What to serve with Chardonnay 2023?
Chardonnay 2023 pairs well with aperitifs, shellfish, blue cheese and soft cheese. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.