Coopers Creek Limeworks Chardonnay 2023

Awarded 94/100 & 5 Stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2024
Awarded 93/100 – Cameron Douglas MS, Nov 2024

A rich and expressive Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, the 2023 Limeworks Chardonnay is a benchmark for bold, barrel-fermented styles. Crafted from Limeworks Vineyard in Havelock North, this wine is grown on limestone-rich soils, which impart a distinctive minerality and depth.

Aged for 10 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels and undergoing 100% malolactic fermentation, this Chardonnay delivers a creamy, full-bodied profile while maintaining a beautifully balanced structure.

Bouquet:

The nose is opulent and layered, offering aromas of golden peach, ripe mango, baked nectarine, and grapefruit, intertwined with vanillin oak, hazelnut, brioche, and a hint of smoky spice.

Palate:

Rich, textured, and generously weighted, this Chardonnay is creamy yet fresh, with a seamless integration of sweet fruit, buttery complexity, and bright acidity. Notes of buttered popcorn, toasted nuts, and lemon curd unfold on the palate, leading to a long, satisfying finish with excellent persistence.

Food Pairing:

An excellent partner to full-flavoured dishes, this Chardonnay pairs beautifully with roast chicken, pork belly, creamy seafood pastas, salmon, and crayfish. With its bold, barrel-aged complexity, it also shines alongside rich, buttery sauces and grilled shellfish.

Enjoy now or cellar until 2028 for further development.

Sustainably produced & proudly family-owned for over 40 years.