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Premium New Zealand Chardonnay
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay
Cloudy Bay4.7(22 reviews)
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is a vibrant and elegant white wine from Marlborough, New Zealand. It offers a harmonious balance of ripe stone fruit and citrus flavors, complemented by subtle oak influence. The wine's crisp acidity and creamy texture make it a versatile companion for a range of dishes, from seafood to poultry.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹5,700/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹228
per 30ml
ABV
13.5%
Region
New Zealand
Category
Red Wine
Type
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Cloudy Bay Chardonnay Price Across Major Cities (2026)
Official retail vend prices vary across states due to excise duty, VAT, and transport tariffs.
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Lowest MRP in India
Gurgaon: ₹4,400
LucknowViewing
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹5,700+30%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹4,400
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹4,565+4%
Goa
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹4,920+12%
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹5,240+19%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹6,500+48%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹6,810+55%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹8,340+90%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹9,640+119%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹4,400 to ₹9,640 Official Regulatory Notice
Lucknow Liquor Laws & State Excise Policy (2026)
Retail prices and vend operations in Lucknow are regulated by the Excise Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh under the state excise framework.
Legal Drinking Age
21+ Years
Verified photo ID mandatory at retail vends
Operating Hours
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Closed on gazetted State Dry Days
Authorized Outlets
FL-4 / FL-5 Authorized Retail Model Shops & Off-Vends
Possession Limit
Up to 1 bottle of imported liquor and 4 bottles of IMFL per adult
Inter-State Transit WarningCarrying liquor bottles from Haryana or Delhi into Uttar Pradesh without payment of UP state excise duty is an offense under UP Excise Act Section 60.
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Origin: India
India
The subcontinent has evolved into a global powerhouse of premium spirits, blending ancient distillation heritage with state-of-the-art master craftsmanship. From high-altitude Himalayan spring waters to coastal barrels in Goa, India's intense tropical climate accelerates oak extraction and barrel aging dynamically. This creates bold, robustly complex, and deeply spiced spirits with rich profiles in a fraction of the time required in cooler European climates.
Climate
Diverse tropical & temperate microclimates driving dynamic barrel maturation
Famous For
Amrut, Paul John, 1965 Spirit of Victory Rum, Rampur, Old Monk
Craftsmanship & Heritage
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay stands as a benchmark within the Red Wine landscape. Produced by the legendary Cloudy Bay, this expression embodies a tradition of excellence specifically for the Lucknow market.
With an ABV of 13.5%, every bottle is distilled with precision, featuring notes of Ripe peach and nectarine, Citrus zest, Subtle oak and vanilla, Creamy texture, Long, mineral finish.
Flavor Intensity
sweet20%
smokey5%
spicy10%
fruity70%
body60%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Grilled lobster🧀
Roasted chicken🍫
Creamy mushroom risotto“The right pairing elevates both the spirit and the plate. We recommend serving at room temperature for the full aromatic experience.”
Expert Q&A
QWhat is the alcohol content of Cloudy Bay Chardonnay?
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay has an ABV of 13.5%.
QWhat food pairs well with Cloudy Bay Chardonnay?
It pairs excellently with grilled seafood, roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes, and soft cheeses.
QIs Cloudy Bay Chardonnay oaked?
Yes, it undergoes partial barrel fermentation and aging in French oak, adding subtle vanilla and spice notes.
QWhere is Cloudy Bay Chardonnay produced?
It is produced in the Marlborough region of New Zealand.
QWhat is the tasting profile of Cloudy Bay Chardonnay?
It features ripe peach, nectarine, citrus zest, subtle oak, creamy texture, and a long mineral finish.
Sommelier Tasting Profile & Notes
Palate dimensions, aroma evaluation, and user tasting impressions
AVERAGE RATING
4.7
Based on 3 Reviews
Tasting Dimensions
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4.7 / 5.0Taste & FlavorComplexity and palate richness
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4.7 / 5.0Value for MoneyPrice to quality benchmark
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5.0 / 5.0Smoothness & FinishMellowness and lingering aftertaste
Rating Distribution
Breakdown of reviewer opinions
4.7/5
3 Tasting Scores
5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Beverage Specialist Tasting ProfileScores and aroma profiles synthesized from master distillers, sommeliers, and verified community tasting submissions.
Community & Sommelier Notes (3)
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Subhashis Sen
Tasting NoteGomti Nagar, Lucknow • May 12, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 5/5
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Gomti Nagar and picked up Cloudy Bay Chardonnay. At ₹5,700 in Lucknow, this represents incredible value. The notes of Ripe peach and nectarine and Citrus zest pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Mutton Galouti Kebab. Highly recommended!”
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Ananya Banerjee
Tasting NoteHazratganj, Lucknow • May 07, 2026
Taste: 4/5Value: 5/5
“A highly sophisticated Wine by Cloudy Bay. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Ripe peach and nectarine and Subtle oak and vanilla. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Hazratganj was a major hit, especially alongside local Chicken Shami Kebab!”
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Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
Tasting NoteIndira Nagar, Lucknow • April 29, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 4/5
“I'm thoroughly impressed by Cloudy Bay's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Citrus zest. At the Lucknow price of ₹5,700, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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