Chateau du Cedre Heritage Chardonnay Hawkes Bay essentially creating a finished wine

essentially creating a finished wine before the second fermentation begins

which is then barrel fermented and matured on yeast lees for eight months in French oak barrels (30–50% new)

this wine from Tenuta Ulisse in Abruzzo shares its name with the famous cheese

Fragrant wild strawberries

Fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel

Chateau du Cedre Heritage Chardonnay Hawkes Bay essentially creating a finished wineA beautifully poised and fruit driven Chardonnay, offering vibrant notes of sliced apple, lemon, delicate spice, and a hint of chalky minerality. Medium bodied and elegantly structured, it glides across the palate with a subtle richness and refined balance. Organically grown, this expressive wine finishes savoury and fresh, showcasing both purity and finesse.