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 details2022 Earthborn '6 Barrels' Chardonnay, Ataraxia
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View full details2020 Chardonnay 'Clonal Selection', Kershaw
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View full details2023 Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay, Kumeu River
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View full details2022 Mills Chardonnay, Ten Minutes By Tractor
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View full details2023 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Sous Frétille, Domaine Antonin Guyon
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View full detailsChampagne Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc CV1830, Champagne Valentin Leflaive
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View full details2021 Yarra Valley Reserve Chardonnay, Yering Station
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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
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View full details2021 Reserve Chardonnay, Xanadu
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View full details2022 Art Of Chardonnay, Creation
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View full detailsGrand Blanc de Blancs, Champagne Gosset
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View full detailsBlanc de Blancs Champagne, Palmer & Co
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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...
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