The Winery Saint Clair of Marlborough of South Island

Winery Saint Clair
The winery offers 116 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 59 of the estates of South Island.
It is located in Marlborough in the region of South Island

The Winery Saint Clair is one of the world's great estates. It offers 116 wines for sale in of Marlborough to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the beautiful region of Marlborough, New Zealand, the Domaine Saint Clair winery is a true gem for wine connoisseurs. This vineyard displays a panorama of picturesque landscapes with rows of vines, green hills, and the calming blue of the New Zealand sky. It is a natural canvas that serves as a backdrop for this prestigious vineyard property. Domaine Saint Clair covers several hectares, comprising extensive vineyards that are meticulously maintained and cultivated. The grapes grown here benefit from Marlborough's temperate climate, conducive to the production of high-quality wines. The rich, fertile soils, combined with the expertise of the winemakers, result in wines that have a unique identity and character. The main grape varieties cultivated at Domaine Saint Clair include Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay. Each of these varieties is harvested by hand and fermented separately, allowing the vineyards to create a range of distinctive wines that express the richness and diversity of their terroir. In addition to its remarkable wines, Domaine Saint Clair is also well known for its commitment to sustainability. Environmentally friendly viticultural practices are at the heart of their operations, with the goal of ensuring that their land will be preserved for future generations. The cellar of Domaine Saint Clair, where the winemaking process takes place, is another highlight. Here, tradition and innovation meet, with both classical and modern winemaking techniques used to produce wines of exceptional quality. For those who visit the estate, there is a dedicated tasting room where they can sample a selection of Domaine Saint Clair wines.

Top Winery Saint Clair wines

Looking for the best Winery Saint Clair wines in Marlborough among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Saint Clair wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Saint Clair wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Saint Clair

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Saint Clair

How Winery Saint Clair wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of seafood pie, quiche without pastry or goat's cheese and pea tart.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Saint Clair

On the nose the white wine of Winery Saint Clair. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, citrus fruit or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of cream, grapefruit or oaky. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Saint Clair. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Saint Clair

  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.96/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Saint Clair.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Viognier

Discovering the wine region of Marlborough

The wine region of Marlborough is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. We currently count 1237 estates and châteaux in the of Marlborough, producing 3419 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Marlborough go well with generally quite well with dishes .

The top red wines of Winery Saint Clair

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Saint Clair

How Winery Saint Clair wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust, veal shank in a pot au feu with star anise or duck breast with honey, potato and onion with garlic.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Saint Clair

On the nose the red wine of Winery Saint Clair. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, apples or earthy. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Saint Clair. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Saint Clair

  • 2008With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.71/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Saint Clair.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Saint Clair

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Saint Clair

How Winery Saint Clair wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of baked sardines with garlic, mussels carbonara or quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Saint Clair

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Saint Clair. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Saint Clair

  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Saint Clair.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Food and wine pairing

It is the set of techniques that allow for the pleasant combination of food and wine. Food and wine pairing is based on a few basic principles, such as similarity, complementarity or contrast, and involves all the elements that make up the wine and the food (flavours, textures, aromas, etc.).

The top sweet wines of Winery Saint Clair

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Saint Clair

How Winery Saint Clair wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of quiche lorraine, stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce or lomo saltado.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Saint Clair

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Saint Clair. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, floral or dried fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Saint Clair. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Saint Clair

  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Saint Clair.

  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The top pink wines of Winery Saint Clair

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Saint Clair

How Winery Saint Clair wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of tahitian style raw fish, mi sao or epoisses fondue (cheese).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Saint Clair

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Saint Clair. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, vegetal.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Saint Clair

  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.79/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Saint Clair.

  • Pinot Gris
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The word of the wine: Harsh

Term describing the state of tannins with an astringency that lacks finesse.

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Planning a wine route in the of Marlborough? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Saint Clair.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

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