
Bernardus Chardonnay 5 Liter
How this wine tastes
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Flavour profile
Bernardus Chardonnay 5 Liter is a highly exclusive bottle, only a few of which make it to the Netherlands each year! As everyone knows, a larger size matures much better, resulting in a fuller, more complex wine! This powerful Chardonnay is aged in French oak, 33% of which is new barrel, for approximately 11 months. During this period, the Bernardus Chardonnay develops its powerful, full flavor, which is truly beautiful. The grapes are sourced from the Monterey Country region, where Chardonnay grows best and receives plenty of sunshine. In the broad and rich aroma, we discovered aromas of tropical fruits like peach, mango, and pineapple, as well as beautiful nuances of spice, vanilla, butter, and oak. The Bernardus Chardonnay is so beloved, and it's no wonder, given its richness and refinement. The thick structure provides plenty of warmth on the palate, combined with the impressions of tropical fruit, vanilla, and oak, creating a wonderful whole! This robust wine has a long, deep finish! We can tell you that this Bernardus Chardonnay is a picture-perfect wine.</p
Body
Sweetness
Acidity
- Complexity
- Complex & deep
Aromas & flavours
Grape & vineyard
Winemaking & ageing
From vineyard to bottle
The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.
Bernardus Chardonnay 5 Liter is a highly exclusive bottle, only a few of which make it to the Netherlands each year! As everyone knows, a larger size matures much better, resulting in a fuller, more complex wine! This powerful Chardonnay is aged in French oak, 33% of which is new barrel, for approximately 11 months. During this period, the Bernardus Chardonnay develops its powerful, full flavor, which is truly beautiful. The grapes are sourced from the Monterey Country region, where Chardonnay grows best and receives plenty of sunshine. In the broad and rich aroma, we discovered aromas of tropical fruits like peach, mango, and pineapple, as well as beautiful nuances of spice, vanilla, butter, and oak. The Bernardus Chardonnay is so beloved, and it's no wonder, given its richness and refinement. The thick structure provides plenty of warmth on the palate, combined with the impressions of tropical fruit, vanilla, and oak, creating a wonderful whole! This robust wine has a long, deep finish! We can tell you that this Bernardus Chardonnay is a picture-perfect wine.
Vintage 2024
Herkomst & details
The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.
The wine
White · Chardonnay · 2024
- Wine type
- White
- Varietal(s)
- Chardonnay
- Vintage
- 2024
- Size
- 5 L
- Alcohol content
- 14.2%
- Closure
- -
Origin & winery
America · California
- Producer
- Bernardus
- Winery websiteWebsite
- www.bernardus.com (opens in a new tab)
- Country
-
America
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- -
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Terroir & maturation
Aged for approximately 11 months in French oak, 33% of which was new barrels.
- Soil
- -
- Maturation
- Aged for approximately 11 months in French oak, 33% of which was new barrels.
- Oak aged
- Yes
- Single grape variety
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No
- Malolactic conversion
- Yes
- Taste style
- Full White
Serving & cellaring
Creamy pasta,
Lobster,
Roasted chicken
- Ideal serving temperature
- 10° - 12°C
- Drinking Window
- 2025–2032
- Food Pairing
- Creamy pasta,
Lobster,
Roasted chicken
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