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 details2023 Chablis, Domaine de la Genillotte
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View full details2022 Petit Chablis, Domaine Jean Goulley
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View full details2023 Petit Chablis, Domaine du Colombier
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View full details2022 Chablis, Thomas Labille
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View full details2023 Chablis, Domaine Grand Roche
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View full details2023 Chablis, Domaine Sébastien Dampt
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View full details2023 Chablis, Domaine Jean Goulley
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View full details2022 Chablis, Michel Gayot
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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 details2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Jean Goulley
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View full details2022 Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons, Domaine Sébastien Dampt
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View full details2020 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Bersan
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View full details2021 Chablis 1er Cru L'Homme Mort Vieilles Vignes, Le Domaine d'Henri
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View full details2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Jean Goulley - MAGNUM
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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...
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