Chateau du Cedre Heritage Chardonnay Hawkes Bay derived from the solids ferment

derived from the solids ferment and extended time on yeast lees

and Pommard clones paints a detailed picture of the site

The wine is dense and well structured with elegant

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

Fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel

Chateau du Cedre Heritage Chardonnay Hawkes Bay derived from the solids fermentA 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.