Chardonnay - Nautilus

In the glass, the Chardonnay - Nautilus shines in a rich straw yellow with golden reflections, clear and inviting. As soon as it is swirled, a complex bouquet rises from the glass. Warm notes of brioche and toasted hazelnut mingle with juicy peach, ripe nectarine and a hint of citrus zest. Subtle vanilla tones and a delicate touch of smoke from the oak barrel add further depth.

On the palate, this Chardonnay is creamy and multilayered. The opening is soft, carried by ripe stone fruit, yellow apple and a delicate creamy texture. Fine acidity gives the wine clarity and a linear structure without overshadowing its richness. On the mid-palate, nutty accents, subtle toast aromas and delicate spice unfold, stemming directly from the barrique ageing.

The texture is dense and silky, with elegant viscosity. The acidity is precise, vibrant and perfectly integrated, while the subtle tannins from the small oak barrel provide grip and structure. The finish is long and aromatic, carried by brioche, hazelnut and a hint of peach skin.

• Wine colour: radiant straw yellow with golden reflections
• Aromatics: brioche, hazelnut, peach, citrus zest, fine vanilla
• Palate: dry, creamy, clearly structured
• Texture: silky, dense, with subtle oak notes
• Finish: long, aromatic, elegant

This varietal Chardonnay comes from Marlborough on New Zealand’s South Island, a region with an international reputation. The vines grow on limestone and gravel soils, which lend the wine freshness, minerality and a vibrant structure. The modern, New World style combines ripe fruit, creamy texture and clear contours to create a characterful white wine that impressively expresses the producer’s signature.

1. Grape variety: Chardonnay, varietal
2. Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
3. Soil: limestone and gravel
4. Ageing: barrique, small oak barrels
5. Alcohol: 13.5% vol

The elegant Burgundy bottle with Stelvin screw cap underlines its contemporary character and preserves freshness and aromatic expression until opening. A white wine with a clear sense of origin, considered structure and a modern interpretation of a classic Burgundy style.

Production of Chardonnay Nautilus

The grapes for the Chardonnay - Nautilus come from selected parcels in Marlborough. The region’s cooler, maritime climate ensures slow ripening, intense aromas and balanced acidity. During the day, sunny, mild temperatures prevail, while the nights cool down considerably. These temperature differences intensify the fruit and preserve freshness.

The vines take root in different sites with limestone and gravel soils. Limestone lends the wine tension and finesse, while gravel provides drainage and good soil warming. The grapes reach the cellar at optimal ripeness, carefully selected and gently processed.

Harvesting takes place parcel by parcel and in stages, depending on the degree of ripeness. This allows each lot to achieve the desired balance of fruit, acidity and structure. After harvesting, the grapes undergo extremely gentle pressing to obtain only the finest must. The clear must then flows into small oak barrels, where fermentation and ageing take place.

Barrique ageing decisively shapes the style of this Chardonnay. Small oak barrels made from selected oak impart delicate toast aromas, vanilla and nutty notes without overshadowing the fruit. Some lots mature longer on the fine lees, giving the wine a creamy texture and additional richness. Regular lees stirring intensifies depth and complexity.

The winemaker pursues a modern, precise style that highlights the origin of Marlborough while incorporating Burgundy-inspired elegance. The balance between fruit, oak and acidity is central. Every cellar decision aims for precision, clarity and character, from the fermentation temperature to the duration of barrel ageing. Only when freshness, richness and structure work in harmony does the wine enter the bottle.

Serving Suggestions for Chardonnay Nautilus

The Chardonnay - Nautilus accompanies a wide range of light-coloured dishes with impressive poise. Its creamy texture and subtle use of oak harmonise ideally with flavourful, hearty dishes based on poultry or veal. It also pairs especially well with tender pan-fried pork fillet served with creamy side dishes.

Lighter dishes also find a suitable partner in this Chardonnay. Pan-fried fish with lemon butter, grilled seafood or pasta with a delicate cream sauce develop a multifaceted aromatic profile together with the wine. Mildly aged, nutty cheese is also an excellent match, particularly alongside the wine’s brioche and hazelnut notes.

• Food: light and hearty dishes, poultry, veal, tender roast pork
• Light cuisine: pan-fried fish, seafood, creamy pasta
• Cheese: mild, nutty varieties with a delicate rind

As an accompaniment to a romantic dinner, this wine reveals its particular charm. The elegant bottle design, the golden reflections in the glass and the long finish create a stylish atmosphere. It also makes a clear statement on festive occasions, as an aperitif with small appetisers or alongside a multi-course meal.

The ideal serving temperature is between 10 and 12 °C. At this temperature, the wine displays its full aromatic range without losing freshness. A high-quality white wine glass gives the bouquet sufficient room and directs the wine precisely to the appropriate part of the palate.

This Chardonnay feels particularly at home in a well-tempered cellar or wine cabinet. Storing it horizontally preserves both the closure and the wine. The wine already shows great harmony, but additional bottle ageing deepens the nutty and brioche-like notes and further rounds out the texture. Over the years, this creates an even more complex flavour profile that impressively highlights the stylistic quality of this New Zealand Chardonnay.

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