Cloudy Bay Chardonnay
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is a Marlborough white wine from New Zealand, made from Chardonnay grown across Cloudy Bay’s Wairau Valley and Southern Valleys vineyards. The wine is known for combining ripe stone-fruit character with citrus freshness, mineral drive and subtle oak influence, making it a structured, food-friendly style rather than a simple fruit-led Chardonnay.
Cloudy Bay’s current Chardonnay release is made from fruit grown in stony Wairau Valley soils and the denser clay of the Southern Valleys. The 2023 vintage was gently pressed, then fermented in French oak barriques, 20% new, and new 6,000-litre cuves. It rested in barrel and cuve for 11 months, with 100% malolactic fermentation before blending.
In the glass it shows a pale yellow colour. The nose is open and expressive, led by white nectarine, pear and citrus with a subtle savoury oak accent. The palate begins taut, then opens into vibrant citrus, just-ripe apricot, greengage and a refreshing mineral line that keeps the wine concentrated, bright and mouthwatering.
Cloudy Bay recommends serving this Chardonnay chilled at 10–12°C. Its citrus, stone-fruit and savoury oak profile suits seafood, creamy dishes, soft cow’s cheeses, Caprese salad and smoked or chargrilled flavours, making it a versatile bottle for dinners, entertaining and considered gifting.
Product Highlights
- Marlborough Chardonnay from Cloudy Bay, New Zealand
- Fruit sourced from Wairau Valley and Southern Valleys vineyards
- Current official release uses French oak barriques and large cuves
- Citrus, stone fruit, subtle savoury oak and mineral freshness
Product Information
- Brand: CLOUDY BAY
- Type: White Wine
- Country: New Zealand
- Region: Marlborough
- Alcohol: 14%
- Volume: 75cl
Why choose Cloudy Bay Chardonnay?
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is worth choosing for a Marlborough Chardonnay style that combines ripe stone fruit, citrus freshness, subtle savoury oak and mineral drive from Wairau Valley and Southern Valleys fruit.
Who is Cloudy Bay Chardonnay best for?
It is suitable for buyers who enjoy structured, food-friendly Chardonnay with freshness and oak influence rather than a heavily sweet or simple fruit-forward white wine.
What is Cloudy Bay Chardonnay?
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is a New Zealand white wine from Marlborough, produced by Cloudy Bay from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Wairau Valley and Southern Valleys. It is a poised, food-friendly Chardonnay with citrus, stone fruit, subtle oak and mineral freshness.
What does Cloudy Bay Chardonnay taste like?
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay offers Open and expressive, with white nectarine, pear, citrus and a subtle savoury oak note; Taut and concentrated, revealing vibrant citrus, just-ripe apricot, greengage and refreshing minerality; Mouthwatering and driven, with refreshing minerality carrying the palate.
How should Cloudy Bay Chardonnay be served?
Serve Cloudy Bay Chardonnay chilled at 10–12°C with seafood, creamy dishes, soft cow’s cheeses, Caprese salad, smoked foods or chargrilled flavours.
