Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Chardonnay

9.024 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

A serious Chardonnay without having lots of oak flinty smoky character reminiscent of a puligny mntrachet

A serious Chardonnay without having lots of oak flinty smoky character reminiscent of a puligny mntrachet

2 people found it helpfulOct 31st, 2013
Shirish Bhide

Lemon and citrus flavor with a hint of vanilla.

Lemon and citrus flavor with a hint of vanilla.

Jan 2nd, 2016
Rebecca Fletcher

Green apple, pear, buttered toast. On the palate, unripe apple, lemon and pepper. A little too much oak.

Green apple, pear, buttered toast. On the palate, unripe apple, lemon and pepper. A little too much oak.

Jan 8th, 2015
Christanna Honer

A lot of oaked fruit on nose. Ripe pear, stone fruit and lemon aromas. On palate, ripe pear and red delicious apple. Forward acidity, rich and oak-laden finish.

A lot of oaked fruit on nose. Ripe pear, stone fruit and lemon aromas. On palate, ripe pear and red delicious apple. Forward acidity, rich and oak-laden finish.

May 7th, 2014
Douglas Renall

Lively acidity, yeasty and cool stone fruit notes

Lively acidity, yeasty and cool stone fruit notes

Dec 26th, 2013
Willem Jan Withagen

Grilled pineapple caramel. Fruity bitters. Potent citric tang. Thick oaked, lots of spice. In summary: delicious powerhouse.

Grilled pineapple caramel. Fruity bitters. Potent citric tang. Thick oaked, lots of spice. In summary: delicious powerhouse.

Mar 10th, 2018
Alex Leonardini

I wouldn't call the smoky oak "subtle," but it's quit good nonetheless.

I wouldn't call the smoky oak "subtle," but it's quit good nonetheless.

Mar 27th, 2016
Luke Madaus

Fantastic Chardonnay. Has aged well.

Fantastic Chardonnay. Has aged well.

Dec 28th, 2014
Aurore Favart

Un peu gras en bouche, excellent.

Un peu gras en bouche, excellent.

Dec 26th, 2014
Yan Huang

Very berry

Very berry

Feb 5th, 2014