Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is one of the world's most-enjoyed wines. You are in for a treat: some of New Zealand's best Chardonnays are waiting for you.

The classic New Zealand Chardonnay wines are mouth-filling, balanced, fruit-driven, with concentrated, pure fruit aromas. A crisp acidity balance the flavours, which are often perfectly rounded with oak.

Enjoy.





SHEILD Chardonnay 2021

SHEILD Chardonnay 2021

21,80 CHF*

29,07 CHF pro Liter

SHEILD Chardonnay 2021

SHEILD Chardonnay 2021

21,80 CHF*

29,07 CHF pro Liter

Made from 25 old vines in Nelson. Lovely aromas of hazelnut, peach, butter toast and ripe citrus fruits mingle with a balancing acidity and the minerality of the Wainea Plains.


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Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2022

Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2022

25,00 CHF*

33,34 CHF pro Liter

Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2022

Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2022

25,00 CHF*

33,34 CHF pro Liter

You’ll experience a rich and full-flavoured wine that offers a perfect balance of concentrated, ripe fruit and toasty French oak, offset by a refreshing thread of fresh, citrus acidity.


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Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay 2020

Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay 2020

26,80 CHF - 27,80 CHF*

37,07 CHF pro Liter

Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay 2020

Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay 2020

26,80 CHF - 27,80 CHF*

37,07 CHF pro Liter

This wine is a complex, textural wine that exhibits the slight creaminess on the mid-palate that is the key characteristic of Chardonnay. The structure still retains acidity giving length and freshness.


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Tony Bish Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2022

Tony Bish Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2022

27,80 CHF*

37,07 CHF pro Liter

Tony Bish Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2022

Tony Bish Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2022

27,80 CHF*

37,07 CHF pro Liter

By New Zealand's "King of Chardonnay". Cheeky and fun, all curves and lusciousness. Made in a large oak barrel. The Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2022 presents itself with rich aromas and a full body.


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Bilancia Chardonnay 2023

Bilancia Chardonnay 2023

In stock 4

35,00 CHF*

46,67 CHF pro Liter

Bilancia Chardonnay 2023

Bilancia Chardonnay 2023

35,00 CHF*

46,67 CHF pro Liter

Selected as one of the top 12 Chardonnays of 2023 from Hawke's Bay. From one of Hawke's Bay's top producers. A delicious, medium bodied chardonnay with power and tension.


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Bilancia Chardonnay 2021

Bilancia Chardonnay 2021

In stock 6

35,00 CHF*

46,67 CHF pro Liter

Bilancia Chardonnay 2021

Bilancia Chardonnay 2021

35,00 CHF*

46,67 CHF pro Liter

From one of Hawke's Bay's top producers. A Chardonnay with power and tension.



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Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay 2022

Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay 2022

36,80 CHF*

49,06 CHF pro Liter

Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay 2022

Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay 2022

36,80 CHF*

49,06 CHF pro Liter

Heartwood is a traditional Hawkes Bay masterpiece. Barrel fermented in French oak barrels, with 30% new oak, it bursts with flavours of stone fruit and vanilla bean - a true delight for the Chardonnay lover. The 2018 vintage was among the "Top 100 Wine Discoveries" by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.


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Ata Rangi Potiki Chardonnay 2022

Ata Rangi Potiki Chardonnay 2022

38,60 CHF*

51,47 CHF pro Liter

Ata Rangi Potiki Chardonnay 2022

Ata Rangi Potiki Chardonnay 2022

38,60 CHF*

51,47 CHF pro Liter

James Suckling ranks this wine 34th among the best New Zealand wines of 2024! The wine impresses with a combination of youthful freshness, mineral precision, and remarkable complexity—qualities that make it both immediately approachable and cellar-worthy.


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Tony Bish Skeetfield Chardonnay 2022

Tony Bish Skeetfield Chardonnay 2022

In stock 4

53,70 CHF*

71,61 CHF pro Liter

Tony Bish Skeetfield Chardonnay 2022

Tony Bish Skeetfield Chardonnay 2022

53,70 CHF*

71,61 CHF pro Liter

Skeetfield is a brilliant wine with exceptional power and grace. Still very youthful, fruit and oak all in balance - long and lingering.


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Bilancia Tiratore Chardonnay 2021

Bilancia Tiratore Chardonnay 2021

In stock 5

60,50 CHF*

80,67 CHF pro Liter

Bilancia Tiratore Chardonnay 2021

Bilancia Tiratore Chardonnay 2021

60,50 CHF*

80,67 CHF pro Liter

Single vineyard Chardonnay from vines originally planted in 2001 on the lower slopes, terraces and flat, old riverbed of la collina vineyard. It has always been the plan to produce a flagship Chardonnay from the la collina vineyard, reflecting the variety and the vineyard site rather than the winemaking. 


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97 Points Chardonnay Case

97 Points Chardonnay Case

100,00 CHF -12% RRP 113,80 CHF *

66,67 CHF pro Liter

97 Points Chardonnay Case

97 Points Chardonnay Case

100,00 CHF -12% RRP 113,80 CHF *

66,67 CHF pro Liter

You deserve the good stuff. This exclusive mixed case has just the right wines for you. These two Chardonnay have all received outstanding 97 points. 

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Chardonnay Journey Through New Zealand

Chardonnay Journey Through New Zealand

110,00 CHF -10% RRP 122,20 CHF *

36,67 CHF pro Liter

Chardonnay Journey Through New Zealand

Chardonnay Journey Through New Zealand

110,00 CHF -10% RRP 122,20 CHF *

36,67 CHF pro Liter

Chardonnay Discovery Journey through New Zealand: Four regions, four unique characters – this collection showcases the fascinating diversity of New Zealand Chardonnay. From aromatic, ripe Chardonnays from sun-kissed coastal regions to precise, mineral-driven wines from cooler climates. Explore the full spectrum of this noble grape in one case – perfect for connoisseurs and explorers alike!


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About New Zealand Chardonnay

Chardonnay strongly reflects the unique terroir of New Zealand and shows diversity across the winegrowing regions.

The versatility of this grape makes it a perfect canvas for viticulturists and winemakers to craft masterpieces.

A wide-range of Chardonnay styles are produced in New Zealand, from fruit-driven and unoaked, to luscious examples with complexity, elegance, and a touch of oak.

During the 1990s, plantings of this internationally fashionable variety exceeded those of every other grape, today top quality Chardonnay can be found in every region. Chardonnay now accounts for 6% of the wine production and 2% of the exported wines.

Marlborough (1.086ha) and Hawke's Bay (1,084ha), the two biggest winegrowing regions in New Zealand, have by far the most plantings in the country. They are followed by Gisborne (620ha), Nelson (111ha), North Canterbury (90ha), Auckland (81ha), Central Otago (68ha), Wairarapa (54ha).

Typical regional Chardonnay styles in New Zealand

Chardonnay vines are planted throughout New Zealand. As the winegrowing regions spreading over a long distance with different soil types and climates, the Chardonnay styles can vary significantly.

In warmer regions, the Chardonnays are typically full-medium bodied, round, with rich flavours.

In cooler regions, the wines are typically medium-light bodied, with greater acidity and minerality and fresh, citrus and savoury flavours.

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