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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2020 Estate Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
The Estate series from Paringa is a step up from the Peninsula wines and represent the unique Paringa “style” upon which their reputation has been ...
View full details2019 St Romain, Maison de Montille
This Chardonnay from the standout 2019 vintage exhibits a pretty bouquet of fresh pear, citrus oil and white flowers. The 2019 Saint-Romain is medi...
View full details2019 Franciacorta '61 Saten', Bellavista
Pure poise wrapped in satin texture, the 2019 Bellavista ‘61 Satèn’ shimmers a soft gold in the glass, its fine, persistent mousse a promise of fin...
View full detailsNV Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blanc Champagne, Pierre Gimonnet
Pierre Gimonnet et Fils, Cuis Premier Cru Brut Champagne is produced from Pierre Gimonnet et Fils’ own vines planted on Cuis and Vertus (1er Crus),...
View full details2011 Blanc de Blanc, Hattingley Valley
This magnificent Blanc de Blanc from Hattingley Valley has aged wonderfully as you would expect of top quality Blanc de Blanc. It shows a vibrant ...
View full details2020 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Bersan
This impressive 1er cru Montmains Chablis from Bersan is a precise wine with impressive mineral complexity. In the glass it reveals aromas of lem...
View full details2018 Chardonnay 'G.P.S Series', Kershaw
Restraint, minerality, freshness of fruit and a chiselled edge reflect limestone’s soil properties. This 2018 reveals clean, bright aromas of lemon...
View full detailsChampagne Collet 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs
An assemblage of six Chardonnay parcels from the best Premiers and Grands Crus of the Champagne region. The three pillars of this Blanc de Blancs ...
View full details2022 Chardonnay Skin Contact, Ataraxia
Ataraxia, founded by celebrated South African winemaker Kevin Grant, is perched high in the dramatic hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, one of the ...
View full detailsCuvée Delos Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Champagne Pierre Moncuit
This extraordinary Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Champagne is made by the Moncuit Family, an old estate that has been family-run since 1889 located in t...
View full details2022 Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Lismore
Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a bac...
View full details2022 Earthborn '6 Barrels' Chardonnay, Ataraxia
The Ataraxia Chardonnay Earthborn Organic – this new organic variation of the highly endowed Chardonnay’s of Ataraxia is truly exceptional! Ferment...
View full details2020 Chardonnay 'Clonal Selection', Kershaw
An exceptional Chardonnay from the amazing cool-climate region of Elgin. Restrained, mineral style focussed on elegance with a white fruit charact...
View full details2023 Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay, Kumeu River
The flagship wine of Kumeu River, the 2023 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay is a profound expression of site, vintage, and precision winemaking. Sourced ...
View full details2010 Estate Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
An exceptional Paringa Estate Chardonnay that has benefited from being aged in our cellars. Aromas of butterscotch and fig and layered with ripe a...
View full details2022 Mills Chardonnay, Ten Minutes By Tractor
Ten Minutes by Tractor needs little introduction, nor does the man in charge, Martin Spedding. A gently-spoken man with a background in finance and...
View full details2022 McCutcheon Chardonnay, Ten Minutes By Tractor
Ten Minutes by Tractor needs little introduction, nor does the man in charge, Martin Spedding. A gently-spoken man with a background in finance and...
View full details2021 Chablis 1er Cru L'Homme Mort Vieilles Vignes, Le Domaine d'Henri
Laroche is a famous name in Chablis, with family history dating as far back as 1695. Michel Laroche is the patriarch of the family, and after decad...
View full details2023 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Sous Frétille, Domaine Antonin Guyon
Refined, expressive and luminously pure, the 2023 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Sous Frétille from Domaine Antonin Guyon is a white Burgundy that whi...
View full detailsChampagne Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc CV1830, 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 backgound...
View full details2022 Wallis Chardonnay, Ten Minutes By Tractor
Ten Minutes by Tractor needs little introduction, nor does the man in charge, Martin Spedding. A gently-spoken man with a background in finance and...
View full details2021 Yarra Valley Reserve Chardonnay, Yering Station
2021 was an excellent vintage. The cooler growing season, with perfect day and night temperatures, resulted in lovely natural balance. No manipulat...
View full details2007 Beaune 1er Cru Champs Pimont Blanc , Domaine Jacques Prieur
At full maturity and drinking beautifully. Beguiling, rich and stays in the palate for an age. The grapes for this wine come from a large plot wi...
View full detailsBlanc de Blancs Prestige Grand Cru, Champagne Duval-Leroy
This full-bodied and vinous champagne made entirely from Chardonnay offers a subtle effervescence, fine acidity and a personality in perfect harmon...
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