white2024 (representative vintage)$12–$28 est.

Marlborough Chardonnay

Marlborough Estate · Marlborough · New Zealand

Marlborough Chardonnay is an white wine from New Zealand, in the Marlborough region (Northeastern corner of New Zealand's South Island, around the town of Blenheim.), made principally from Chardonnay. a house-style Marlborough chardonnay that showcases the grape in this region.

In character, this value tier delivers the classic chardonnay profile — apple, lemon, pineapple, oak — with the structural stamp of Marlborough and a medium-to-full-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
Medium-plus
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
N/A
Sweetness
Low
ABV
12–13%
Finish
A classic Marlborough expression of chardonnay.

Aromas & Flavours

applelemonpineappleoakhazelnut
  • · green apple
  • · citrus
  • · butter
  • · vanilla
  • · stone fruit

Food Pairing

  • · butter-poached lobster
  • · roast chicken
  • · creamy pasta
  • · scallops
  • · soft cheese

Perfect Pairing Guides

Food guides featuring wines made from this grape.

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
8–11 °C
Decanting
No need — a quick chill is enough
Cellaring
1–3 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $12–$28. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.