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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View full detailsNV 'Levin' 0% Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, Villa Noria
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View full details2020 Chardonnay, Hay Shed Hill
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View full details2022 Petit Chablis, Domaine Jean Goulley
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View full details2020 Chardonnay, Zephyr Wines
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View full details2023 Chablis, Domaine Grand Roche
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View full details2023 Chablis, Domaine Jean Goulley
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View full details2020 Organic Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Jean-Claude Boisset
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View full details2023 Chablis, Michel Laroche et Ses Enfants, Le Domaine d'Henri
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View full details2022 Pet Nat 8.21 Blanc de Blancs, Le Domaine d’Henri
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View full details2020 'Infiniment de 'l'Ou', Château de l’Ou
This vibrant Chardonnay is characterised by great minerality, layered with bright citrusnotes, floral hints and toasted nuts through to a vibrant, ...
View full details2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Jean Goulley
The 2022 Montmains has an intense mineral nose followed by fresh, vibrant fruit, crisp acidity and citrus notes. Beautifully balanced, this is pu...
View full details2021 Chardonnay 'Reserve Selection', Raymond Vineyards
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View full details2020 Uccellanda Curtefranca Bianco, Bellavista
A masterstroke of elegance and restraint, the 2020 Uccellanda Curtefranca Bianco glows a deep golden hue, hinting at the richness within. The nose ...
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 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 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 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...
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