Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the great chameleon of the wine world, a grape that quietly absorbs its surroundings and reflects them back with poise. From the limestone slopes of Burgundy to the coastal breezes of California and the cool valleys of Australia and New Zealand, it adapts with remarkable grace. In its leanest, most mineral guise, Chardonnay hums with citrus, green apple, and struck-flint tension. Give it a sunnier site and it deepens into ripe peach, nectarine, and gentle spice. It’s a variety that responds acutely to climate, soil, and cellar decisions, offering an entire spectrum of styles from chiselled and crystalline to rich, nutty, and plush.
What sets Chardonnay apart is its capacity for texture. Winemakers can sculpt it like clay, fermenting in barrel for creaminess, ageing on lees for savoury depth, or keeping it stainless-steel crisp for purity and lift. The grape takes oak beautifully when treated with restraint, adding layers of vanilla, toast, or hazelnut without losing its core freshness. At its best, Chardonnay strikes a rare balance: generous yet taut, silky yet vibrant, luxurious yet unmistakably refined. It’s the quiet classic, endlessly versatile, effortlessly elegant, and always ready to show another facet of itself.
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2021 Reserve Chardonnay, Xanadu
The Reserve range continues to be the best of the best of what Xanadu can produce in a given vintage. This is the 11th consecutive release of Reser...
View full details2022 Art Of Chardonnay, Creation
Or as we call it – “The Quiet Luxury” Straw-gold with luminous clarity, this flagship Chardonnay opens with citrus, pear, and hazelnut aromas, lift...
View full detailsGrand Blanc de Blancs, Champagne Gosset
“The Ivory Elegance” Pale gold with a fine mousse, this 100% Chardonnay Champagne is all about finesse. Aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, and ...
View full details2008 Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Prestige, Champagne Duval-Leroy
This champagne is refreshing and elegant, with rich aromas of floral notes, blood orange and roasted almonds. The palate shows great depth, a fine ...
View full detailsBlanc de Blancs Champagne, Palmer & Co
With wonderful purity, this crystalline champagne exudes subtle aromas of citrus fruit, white flowers and almonds. Fresh and silky on the palate, w...
View full details2008 Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay, Craggy Range
If this lunch or dinner is a special occasion then look no further! The soils of the Gimblett Gravels Vineyard impart a finely textured mineral qu...
View full details2015 The Paringa Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
The Paringa Chardonnay is the estates top chardonnay wine and a single vineyard wine. The bouquet has a complex floral lift of citrus and stone fr...
View full details2023 Saint-Aubin La Princée, Domaine Hubert Lamy
“The Polished Rebel” Pale lemon with green reflections, La Princée is the essence of modern Saint-Aubin, bright, pure, and quietly self-assured. Ar...
View full detailsCraie Blanc de Blancs, Champagne Henri Giraud *Gift Box*
Pale gold with a fine, dancing mousse, Craie is Champagne at its most precise and poetic. Aromas of citrus zest, white peach, and fresh brioche min...
View full details2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Jean Goulley - MAGNUM
“The Limestone Legend” Pale gold with a glint of green, this Chablis Premier Cru is all finesse and quiet authority. The nose brims with crushed oy...
View full detailsChampagne Grand Cru Avize Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 1740, Champagne Valentin Leflaive
The Leflaive family is renowned for its exemplary work across the most prestigious appellations on the Côte d’Or, in Burgundy. With this backgroun...
View full details2020 Chardonnay, Senses
A beautifully textured Chardonnay with bright crunchy fruit notes complemented by hints of honeysuckle, lime blossom and beeswax through to a ginge...
View full details2009 The Paringa Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
The Paringa Chardonnay is one of the best Chardonnays made anywhere, and with 16 years of bottle age, we have done all the work for you! The nose i...
View full details2013 'Dreams' Chardonnay, Vinnaioli Jermann - Magnum
Silvio Jermann is one of Italy’s finest winemakers. All his wines are extraordinary, multi-layered and complex, expressing the essence of each va...
View full details2010 Chablis 1er Cru 'Montee de Tonnerre', Jean Paul & Benoit Droin
Pale gold with a touch of green glint, this perfectly matured Premier Cru Chablis is a study in tension and elegance. The nose opens with layers of...
View full details2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay, Chateau Montelena
This is an incredible vintage of Chateau Montelena’s flagship Chardonnay. In the glass it has a bright gold in colour and is incredibly aromatic, t...
View full details2022 Meursault, Ropiteau Frères
Founded in 1848 by Jean Ropiteau, a visionary just 24 years old at the time, Ropiteau Frères quickly established itself as one of Burgundy’s most r...
View full details2023 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes, Domaine Hubert Lamy
“The Subtle Brilliance” Pale gold with a silvery shimmer, this Saint-Aubin 1er Cru is both poised and quietly powerful. Aromas of lemon curd, crush...
View full details2022 Lion's Tooth Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley
Pyramid Valley, established by Mike and Claudia Weersing, is a boutique powerhouse in Waipara’s limestone-rich Omihi Hills. They harness old vine M...
View full details2022 Field of Fire Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley
Pale green-gold in the glass, the 2022 Field of Fire glows with restrained intensity. The nose is a study in precision, struck flint, crushed limes...
View full details2023 Puligny-Montrachet, Ropiteau Frères
Ropiteau Frères has been a standard-bearer in Meursault and Côte de Beaune since 1848, when Jean Ropiteau capitalised on the new railway to promote...
View full details2013 Camp Meeting Ridge Chardonnay, Flowers
Flowers are pioneers of the Sonoma Coast region and make extraordinary Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Perched on top of soaring coastal ridges that bor...
View full details2023 Chardonnay, Far Niente
Aromas of citrus, melon and honeysuckle complement hints of white fig, gardenia and toasted hazelnuts on a background of mild toasted oak that adds...
View full details2012 Reserve Bin A Chardonnay, Penfolds
“The Golden Hour” Pale gold in the glass, this Chardonnay is a masterclass in balance and intensity. Aromas of white peach, nectarine and lemon cur...
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