Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2022

90 Parker
92 Suckling
Country

Nueva Zelanda

Vintage

2022

Region

Marlborough

Volume

750 ml

Our wines

CLOUDY BAY VINEYARDS

%VOL

13

Varieties

Chardonnay

Type

Blanco

Style

Seco

35,08 
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Community Reviews
4.1 Vivino

4.3
Nicholas Young
Vivino
Tried at the Britomart Hotel library before release. Very restrained, mineral dominant. More buttery than oaky, very easy to drink, although
4.2
Makiko Abe
Vivino
Peach bomb, minerals, stone, hint of grapefruit. Aromatic. Light oak. Tasting: 1st: Honey bomb! (Haha) and minerals. Yum! Nice amount of acidity
4.4
Nectar Seeker
Vivino
12% alc. 2022 vintage in 2024. This is great! Nose has quite a bit of flint. Body is extremely enjoyable, flint, very well integrated lemon,
4.1
Tony from Aus.
Vivino
French oak 10-12 months Fulsome Chardonnay fruit and creamy oak, hints of nectarine, limes, flint. Full palate, nectarine, apricot stone, orange
4.2
Roman Reshniuk
Vivino
A classical Chardonnay in every sense - flavor, structure, and expression. My first bottle of New Zealand wine that wasn’t a Sauvignon Blanc.
3.9
Thomas A
Vivino
Nice Chardonnay from New Zealand! 13% alc. 👃: Yellow apple, apricot, spice, butter, oak and vanilla. 👅: Dry. Spiced. Ripe fruit. Yellow
4.5
Torsten Tesch
Vivino
Well balanced and rich body. Light oaky and oily nuances. We had it for an NZ beef fillet, fitted perfectly!
4.1
Rory Lilley
Vivino
Classic style, buttery Chardonnay with pear apple and some minerality.
4.3
Bram Gruwez
Vivino
Nice Chardonnay from NZ with a good buttery taste! citrus butter
4.2
Mads Brønden Wijnga...
Vivino
Lots of vanilla and oak with a hint ripe pear. Some cream and a splendid overseas Chardonnay.
4.8
Paolo Cervini
Vivino
Outstanding Chardonnay with high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body, intense flavors of citrus pear butter oak minerals brioche with a long
4.1
YS Lee
Vivino
butter citrus vanilla oak cream minerals
3.9
Pavel Ivanov RWC
Vivino
Really nice
5
Ingelin Flo
Vivino
Fantastisk herlig duft av modne epler og smør. Og smaker Fantastisk av oak citrus butter vanilla lemon peach cream minerals apple grapefruit
4.5
PT
Vivino
Very intense Chardonnay paired really well with lobster More oak than buttery and superb length
4.2
Andre Franzen
Vivino
citrus butter vanilla minerals grapefruit apple
4
Sun Ah
Vivino
A very elegant wine, full of nice peach, citrus, lime butter, slight hint of oak flavor. Very round on the finish amazing on its own also amazing
3.9
Lionel Choong
Vivino
Pale yellow color, lemon citrus with vanilla hint from loads of sunshine, butter toasted oats, pair with kenyit fish roll grilled fish with ulam
4.3
Alican Koc
Vivino
Oak, vanilla, peach, melon, pineapple. So good.
4.5
Kris Van den Kieboom
Vivino
Super nice, acidity, oak citrus butter peach pear
4.2
Bacchus Fan
Vivino
Sophisticated and beautifully structured. A great ally in a blind tasting as people may think it is a Burgundy. 😀
4.1
Lincoln Aleixo
Vivino
🇬🇧 Creamy texture with ripe stone fruit, citrus, and a touch of oak. Nicely balanced between freshness and roundness, though not the most
4.3
The Dane
Vivino
Pleasent Chardonnay from NZ 🇳🇿 with intensity and lot to offer💪 Medium-bodied, juicy and fresh, combined with a fine long after taste
4.3
Erik Gadsbøll
Vivino
93 points. Vintage 2022 opened in 2025.
4.1
Wai
Vivino
The more I try this, the more I like it which I suspect is due to the nuances of a Margaret River Chardy it possesss. Lemon curd, peach, nectarine,
4.2
Bernard Marr
Vivino
Balanced Chardonnay with freshness and depth.
Citrus, ripe apple and gentle oak on the nose. The palate is smooth yet vibrant, with lively
4.2
Rosa Maria Galli
Vivino
Bright and refined, showing citrus and pear, with subtle notes of vanilla and light toast. Classic Chardonnay style, with no bâtonnage. Fresh
4.3
Stuart Liddle
Vivino
Great example of an oaked chardonnay

Description

On the nose, this wine seduces with intense aromas of ripe Meyer lemon and juicy white nectarine. A delicate touch of oak brings enveloping memories of freshly caramelized crème brûlée, with nuances of vanilla and a subtle toasted undertone that anticipates its depth. On the palate, it is firm and full of energy, with vibrant citrus notes surrounding a juicy core of Conference pear and nectarine. The perfectly integrated oak aging provides structure without overshadowing the fruit expression, achieving impeccable balance. The finish is persistent, elegant, and refreshing, with a saline touch that invites another sip.

Discover the secret of sophistication with Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2022, a premium dry white wine from the prestigious Marlborough wine region of New Zealand. This Chardonnay embodies the natural elegance and harmony that have made Cloudy Bay a cult name among wine lovers.

Grown on carefully selected soils, from the gravels of the Wairau Valley to the deep clays of the Southern Valleys, this wine comes from iconic plots such as Barracks, Motukawa, Estate, Mustang, and Brook Street. The combination of these terroirs provides a unique expression, where ripe stone fruit intertwines with refined citrus freshness.

The production process is entirely artisanal: the grapes are hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed, preserving the purity and energy of the must. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels with wild yeasts, which provide texture and complexity. Aging for 11 months, with partial malolactic fermentation, results in a balanced wine with volume and precision.

Versatile and gastronomic, Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2022 pairs well with a wide variety of dishes. It's ideal with fresh seafood, mild cheeses, ripe tomato salads, creamy sauces, or smoky grilled meats. If you're looking to buy wine online that combines character, freshness, and the elegance of a meticulous process, this Chardonnay holds a secret in every sip: the art of transforming terroir and tradition into an unforgettable experience.

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