Cloudy Bay put New Zealand wine on the map with its sauvignon blanc. The maison's chardonnay, created in the same region, is a match for the great white wines of Burgundy, and deserves as much acclaim.
Chardonnay from Cloudy Bay is aged for 11 months in French oak, which adds a subtle creaminess to the wine. This is balanced by tart and round orchard fruit acidity and a subtle salinity.