Isabel Estate Wild Barrique Chardonnay 2024

Isabel Estate Wild Barrique Chardonnay 2024

• Region: Marlborough
• Sub-Region: Wairau Valley

Vineyard From some of the oldest vines in the Wairau Valley, where the site’s unique clay-gravel soils provide a sturdy foundation. The "Wild Barrique" focus means the fruit is handled with minimal intervention to encourage natural site expression.

Wine A sophisticated, complex, and savory Chardonnay. Fermented with wild yeasts in French oak, it delivers layers of lemon curd, toasted oatmeal, and a distinct flinty reduction. It is a structural wine with great energy and a persistent finish.

Food Pairings

• Crab linguine with chili and lemon
• Roasted quail with bread sauce
• Mature Comté or Gruyère cheese

Accolades (2024)

• 96/100 points — Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
• 95/100 points — Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews