Gisborne Chardonnay

2022 Gisborne Chardonnay

This 2022 Gisborne Chardonnay was wild fermented in French barriques, approximately 30% new.

The wine underwent 100% malolactic conversion and then rested sur lie in the same barrels for about 12 months. It was racked into stainless steel and rested a further six months before being lightly filtered and bottled.

What does this Gisborne Chardonnay taste like?

The result is an elegant, youthful Chardonnay with citrusy and peachy fruit, very good delicacy and concentration, and creamy, biscuity notes that add complexity.

This is a medium to full-bodied New Zealand Chardonnay with freshness, savoury character and plenty of length.

Review

Legendary wine aficionado Michael Cooper thought it wasn’t too bad … see his comments below!

4.5 Stars – Michael Cooper

The elegant, youthful 2022 vintage (4.5*) was fermented and lees-aged for a year in French oak barriques (30 per cent new). Bright, light lemon/green, it is a fragrant, savoury, medium to full-bodied wine, with vigorous, citrusy, peachy flavours, showing very good delicacy and concentration, and creamy, biscuity notes adding complexity. Still unfolding, it should be at its best mid-2025+.

Food match

This Chardonnay would be well suited to roast chicken, pork, creamy pasta dishes, seafood, grilled fish, mushroom dishes and soft, creamy cheeses.