About this wine
Colección 125 Chardonnay is Chivite's flagship white and one of Spain's benchmark barrel-fermented Chardonnays. First released in 1993, it is fermented with the best free-run must in 225-litre French oak barrels and aged on its lees for about a year, giving it exceptional depth, complexity, and long-term ageing potential rare among Spanish whites.
A rich, oak-aged white that shows what Spanish Chardonnay can achieve at its best — serve slightly chilled, not ice-cold.
Sommelier's Note
"One of the very few Spanish whites built for the cellar rather than the fridge — Colección 125 Chardonnay ages as gracefully as a top white Burgundy."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with roasted white fish, lobster in butter sauce, creamy risottos, and aged sheep's milk cheeses such as Manchego.
When to drink it
Special dinners, seafood feasts, and moments calling for an ambitious white wine.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price Range
- ¥8,000-11,000 (reference conversion from EU retail price)
Terroir & Winemaking
The best free-run must ferments in 225-litre French oak barrels and ages on fine lees for around 12 months, developing notes of toasted bread, hazelnut, and citrus peel alongside a rich, silky texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Colección 125 Chardonnay made from?
- It is a 100% Chardonnay, barrel-fermented and aged on its lees in French oak.
- What does Colección 125 Chardonnay taste like?
- Expect a full-bodied white with toasted bread, hazelnut, citrus peel, and a creamy, silky palate from extended lees ageing.
- Can Colección 125 Chardonnay age?
- Yes — thanks to its barrel fermentation and lees ageing, it is one of the few Spanish Chardonnays known to develop positively for several years in bottle.
- What food goes well with Colección 125 Chardonnay?
- Roasted white fish, shellfish in butter sauce, creamy risotto, and aged sheep's milk cheeses.
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