Details
- Type: White
- Country: New Zealand
- Region: Marlborough
- Vintage: 2018
- Producer: Leefield Station
- Primary grape: Chardonnay
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 38286
- Screwcap
- Sulphites
- Fish
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Expression
Elegant, intricate, mineral-laced whites
- Flexible with a range of cheese styles including soft goat's, Gruyère, Emmenthal, pecorino, parmesan, Cheddar
- Butter and cream-based sauces. Beurre noisette, hollandaise, velouté, mornay, white clam
- Strongly flavoured spices should be used sparingly. Good with tarragon, chervil, chives, parsley, thyme
- Pan-fried, grilled or braised light meats such as capon, pork, veal, guinea foul
- Butter and cream-based sauces. Beurre noisette, hollandaise, velouté, mornay, white clam
- Very spicy food can overrun the wines delicate complexity
- Radicchio, endive, truffle fine bean, pea shoot, chanterelle salads. Fennel, purple sprouting broccoli, asparagus
About the Wine
This fabulous white Wine from Leefield Station is produced in Marlborough. This wine is exclusive to Matthew Clark, you won't find it at multiple retailers. Available in 75cl bottles, imported by Marisco Vineyards Ltd. Leefield Station Chardonnay, Marlborough is a delicious wine, made from Chardonnay grapes. This screwcap wine is available to order online today.
Chardonnay
Shar-doe-nay
Chardonnay can produce quality wines in a wide range of climates, with a real varied style. In cool climates like Champagne or Chablis it produces a lean steely wine with pronounced acidity. In warmer climates it develops buttery, honey notes whereas hotter climates, it's richer in body with the flavour of tropical fruits.
Flavours:
- Butter
- Green Apple
- Minerals
- Pineapple
- Vanilla
In 2013 the acquisition of the 2,300 hectare Leefield Station property located in the south of the Waihopai Valley, helped to grow the family vineyards and continue Winemaker Brent’s philosophy of controlling his own destiny. This historic farming station, known for its production of quality beef and lamb,is now home to over 650 hectares of vineyard.The vineyards embody a boutique, small-block functionality on a large scale, taking the fresh, vibrant flavours of Marlborough wine to the world.
The Country
New Zealand
Heralded as one of the best vintages of the decade, some might even say ever, 2019 has proved an excellent year for New Zealand winemakers. With optimum weather throughout the year, the wines have great fruit expression, balanced acidity, length and intensity.
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