Saint Clair - Malborough Pioneer Block 10 Chardonnay 2023
93/100
James Suckling
" Favorite true Favorite, this New Zealand Chardonnay will delight your palate with its absolutely unique flavors—what a discovery!"
The 2023 Pioneer Chardonnay offers unique aromas of white peach, brioche, and smoke, and unfolds with elegance and creaminess on the palate—supple and pastry-like—balanced by vibrant acidity that lingers into a fresh, indulgent finish: undoubtedly a gastronomic Chardonnay! • Screw cap
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Eye
A bright straw-yellow color with silvery highlights
Nose
Deliciously unique, rich, smoky aromas with notes of candied lemon, oak bark, and toasted almonds
Palate
Velvety and opulent, with delicate tannins resulting from aging on fine lees; rich flavors of ripe citrus, white flowers, and fresh butter; a long, zesty finish with complex herbaceous notes
Serve
At 11-13°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink starting at
2026
Drink before
2031
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with barbecue-grilled lemon chicken, a fillet of sea bass with garlic and parsley cooked à la plancha, or a creamy Brillat-Savarin...
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100 (2022 vintage)
1JOUR1VIN PRICE
27
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Cash Back | 2.00%
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