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 Saint-Veran Les Terres Noires, Domaine Des Deux Roches
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View full details2022 Chablis, Michel Gayot
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View full details2012 Grésy Chardonnay Langhe DOC, Marchesi di Grésy
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View full details2021 Chardonnay, Edi Simcic
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View full details2020 Organic Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Jean-Claude Boisset
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View full details2022 Pet Nat 8.21 Blanc de Blancs, Le Domaine d’Henri
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View full details2023 Hemel Chardonnay, Restless River
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View full details2024 The Agnes Chardonnay, Crystallum
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View full details2022 10X Chardonnay, Ten Minutes By Tractor
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View full details2022 Saint-Véran, Domaine Ferrand
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View full details2020 Santenay La Forge Blanc, Jean Baptiste Jessiaume
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View full details2023 Chardonnay, Ataraxia
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View full details2021 Chardonnay, Lismore
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View full details2020 'Infiniment de 'l'Ou', Château de l’Ou
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View full details2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Jean Goulley
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View full details2011 Peninsula Chardonnay, Paringa Estate
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View full details2021 Chardonnay 'Reserve Selection', Raymond Vineyards
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View full details2021 Chardonnay, Black Stallion
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View full details2011 Blanc de Blanc, Ridgeview
Ridgeview’s beautiful vineyard and winery is nestled at the foot of the South Downs in the village of Ditchling. They are in an ideal location, se...
View full details2009 Grésy Chardonnay Langhe DOC, Marchesi di Grésy
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View full details2022 Chardonnay Banghoek Reserve, Delaire Graff
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