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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2023 Chardonnay, Ataraxia
This is a fabulous Chardonnay from South African winemaking star, Kevin Grant. His wines are highly regarded for their minimalist, non-intervention...
View full details2019 Old Stage Chardonnay, Gabilan Winery
A richly textured Chardonnay, with bright notes of citrus, pear and tangerine and a touch of oak spice through to a long, elegant finish with miner...
View full details2023 Chardonnay, Hartenberg Wine Estate
Bottelary Gold Bright, poised and quietly luxurious, this Chardonnay opens with fresh citrus, ripe pear and apricot, layered with subtle toast and ...
View full details2023 'Maggio' Chardonnay, Oak Ridge Winery
This vibrant Chardonnay delivers fruity aromas of peach, mango, pineapple and melon. Beautifully balanced on the palate, with refreshing citrus fla...
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 detailsGift Box of 2023 Chablis, Michel Laroche et Ses Enfants, Le Domaine d'Henri
Bring a little Burgundian elegance to Christmas with this gift-boxed Chablis from the Laroche family. Fresh, finely textured and full of character,...
View full details2023 Chardonnay 'Clonal Selection', Kershaw
Elgin Tension Refined, quietly expressive and full of energy, this Chardonnay brings together citrus brightness, delicate perfume and the understat...
View full details2025 Village Chardonnay, Kumeu River
The Everyday Benchmark Bright, expressive and effortlessly inviting, Kumeu River’s Village Chardonnay brings a touch of fine-wine refinement to eve...
View full details2025 Maté’s Chardonnay, Kumeu River
The Family Heirloom Powerful, layered and beautifully measured, Maté’s Vineyard Chardonnay brings a sense of occasion from the first glass. Ripe pe...
View full details2025 Coddington Chardonnay, Kumeu River
The Golden Orchard Generous, fragrant and quietly luxurious, Coddington brings a seductive orchard-fruit richness to Kumeu River’s finely balanced ...
View full details2025 Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Kumeu River
Blossom & Flint Intensely fragrant and beautifully composed, Hunting Hill brings together the richness of a generous vintage and the piercing c...
View full details2025 Rays Road Chardonnay, Kumeu River
Limestone & Light Flinty, fragrant and beautifully focused, Rays Road has the citrus clarity and saline poise that will appeal to lovers of fin...
View full details2025 Estate Chardonnay, Kumeu River *Magnum*
Auckland’s Golden Thread Generous yet beautifully precise, Kumeu River’s 2025 Estate Chardonnay brings together ripe orchard fruit, savoury complex...
View full details2025 Estate Chardonnay, Kumeu River
Auckland’s Golden Thread Generous yet beautifully precise, Kumeu River’s 2025 Estate Chardonnay brings together ripe orchard fruit, savoury complex...
View full details2024 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Pitangerets, Domaine Jacques Carillon
First Light Fresh, youthful and beautifully pure, Les Pitangerets opens with white peach, clementine and lemon peel, layered with acacia blossom, a...
View full details2024 Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Jacques Carillon
The Mineral Line Pure, restrained and beautifully defined, this Puligny-Montrachet opens with lemon zest, grapefruit and crisp green apple, layered...
View full details2024 Saint Aubin 1er Cru en Remilly, Olivier Leflaive
Chalk and Light Bright, lifted and beautifully focused, En Remilly opens with white flowers, acacia and fresh citrus, layered with crisp pear, drie...
View full details2024 Puligny-Montrachet, Olivier Leflaive
Quiet Precision Delicate, luminous and beautifully restrained, this Puligny-Montrachet opens with white flowers, lemon peel and crisp orchard fruit...
View full details2024 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Referts, Olivier Leflaive
Silk and Stone Radiant and beautifully expressive, Referts opens with lemon zest, white peach and candied citrus, layered with warm brioche, toaste...
View full details2024 Corton-Charlemagne, Domaine Patrick Javillier
The Limestone Crown Majestic, concentrated and still tightly coiled, this Corton-Charlemagne opens with yellow plum, white peach and lemon curd, la...
View full details2024 Puligny-Montrachet Les Levrons, Domaine Patrick Javillier
Silk and Flint Elegant, finely drawn and wonderfully aromatic, Les Levrons opens with white peach, pear and lemon blossom, layered with citrus peel...
View full details2024 Meursault Village, Domaine Patrick Javillier
The Golden Middle Generous, polished and unmistakably Meursault, this opens with ripe pear, white peach and baked apple, layered with lemon curd, h...
View full details2024 Meursault Les Tillets, Domaine Patrick Javillier
Limestone Lift Lifted, luminous and beautifully precise, Les Tillets opens with lime blossom, elderflower and white peach, layered with lemon curd,...
View full details2024 Meursault Les Clousots, Domaine Patrick Javillier
Pear and Stone White peach, ripe pear and crisp green apple rise from the glass, layered with lemon zest, white flowers, toasted almond and a subtl...
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