{"title":"Wines For Roast Chicken","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA golden roast chicken, a generous spoonful of gravy and everyone gathered around the table: sometimes Sunday lunch needs nothing more. Keep it simple, take your time and choose a bottle that makes this familiar favourite feel a little more special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFor a butter-and-herb roast, \u003cstrong\u003elightly oaked Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e offers rounded texture and enough body for the golden skin, balanced by freshness that keeps each mouthful lively. Prefer red? \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e brings red-cherry fruit, gentle tannins and an earthy edge that works particularly well with mushrooms or pan gravy without overwhelming the chicken. For another easy-going option, choose a light, juicy \u003cstrong\u003eGamay\u003c\/strong\u003e with bright acidity: the aim is fruit and freshness rather than the heavy tannins that can mask the meat’s delicate flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-the-raptor-chardonnay-lake-chalice","title":"2021 'The Raptor' Chardonnay, Lake Chalice","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlint Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a full-bodied Marlborough Chardonnay with bold flinty drive and plenty of ripe fruit underneath. Peach, lemon blossom and citrus peel lead the nose, followed by toasted biscuit, subtle oak spice, roasted nut and a smoky struck-match edge. It has richness and texture, but the style stays focused rather than heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it is creamy, layered and beautifully fresh, with stone fruit, lemon, flint and savoury oak detail moving through a long, balanced finish. Wild fermentation, French oak and malolactic fermentation give the wine depth and softness, while the Reed Vineyard fruit keeps the line crisp and mineral. A brilliant bottle for anyone who loves textured Chardonnay with freshness, polish and a proper flinty snap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast chicken needs a Chardonnay with depth and edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast chicken, pork belly, grilled turbot, scallops, lobster, mushroom risotto, cauliflower cheese, creamy pasta, Comté or toasted sourdough with whipped goat’s cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLake Chalice’s Raptor range is built around small parcels of standout fruit, with this Chardonnay sourced from mature vines in the one-hectare Reed Vineyard. Planted on an old riverbed in Renwick, the site’s shallow loamy soils and stony alluvium give excellent drainage and help produce the crisp, flinty character that defines the wine. It is a serious step up for Marlborough Chardonnay, combining vineyard precision with generous, food-loving texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799770550657,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-28.png?v=1762283963"},{"product_id":"2022-saint-v-ran-domaine-ferrand","title":"2022 Saint-Véran, Domaine Ferrand","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eOld Vines, Quiet Grace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eFresh, poised and beautifully understated, this is Saint-Véran with a lovely sense of polish and calm confidence. Juicy white pear and ripe orchard fruit lead the way, followed by a delicate line of zesty lemon that keeps the wine bright and finely tuned. The palate is soft-textured and velvety, balancing its gentle fruit richness with just enough refreshing acidity to give it shape and lift. There is nothing forced here, just a beautifully harmonious Chardonnay with real finesse, finishing long, smooth and quietly expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e lunch is elegant, the pace is unhurried, and the white needs to feel effortlessly right.\u003cbr data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"742\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e roast chicken, creamy fish dishes, grilled prawns, or soft cheeses with a crusty baguette.\u003cbr data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eIf this wine were a place:\u003c\/strong\u003e a sunlit Burgundian slope in the late morning, with pale stone, soft light and everything in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1447\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDomaine Ferrand is based in Solutré-Pouilly in the southern Mâconnais, where Chardonnay thrives on sunny slopes and limestone-rich soils. 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This wine has great concentration and a fine, long, mineral, and textured finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eFor when: the light’s low, the food’s good, and the night feels unhurried.\u003cbr data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"770\"\u003ePairs with: roast chicken, creamy pasta, or seared scallops with lemon butter.\u003cbr data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eIf this wine were a feeling, it’d be calm confidence wrapped in silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eTen Minutes by Tractor’s \u003cem data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e10X\u003c\/em\u003e range captures the essence of the Peninsula — hand-picked fruit from multiple vineyards, wild fermentation, and gentle oak ageing to highlight texture over weight. 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The old vines bring concentration and quiet power, while Fourchaume’s hallmark mineral tension keeps everything lifted and precise. The finish is long, saline and stony, lingering on chalk, shell and mature citrus with real grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eFourchaume is one of Chablis’ most celebrated Premier Cru sites, prized for producing wines that often come closest in stature and ageing potential to Grand Cru. Sitting on the right bank of the Serein, its south and southwest-facing slopes capture excellent ripeness, while the region’s famous Kimmeridgian limestone soils bring that unmistakable combination of salinity, oyster-shell character and chalky drive. In old-vine form, and with this kind of bottle age, Fourchaume delivers both power and poise, making it one of the great names of Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eWhat makes this bottle even more special is its provenance. 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A blend of Narince and Chardonnay, it opens with yellow apple, quince, lemon peel and pear, before softer notes of white flowers, gentle spice, butter and a touch of cream begin to appear.  \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eThe palate is fresh, rounded and quietly creamy, with vibrant acidity carrying yellow fruit, citrus and quince into a clean, enjoyable finish. Narince gives lift, herbs and Turkish identity, while Chardonnay adds texture and a little golden softness. It is bright enough for seafood, but generous enough for a proper dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a white wine with freshness, texture and a story beyond the usual suspects.\u003cbr data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"933\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled sea bass, roast chicken, prawns, courgette fritters, feta salads, lemony pasta, mezze, or cauliflower cheese with a little restraint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eKuzubağ is based in Çal, Denizli, in Turkey’s inner Aegean, with winemaker Semril Zorlu focused on showing the potential of the local terroir through grapes grown in the region. 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There is generosity here, but it arrives wrapped in tension, finishing long, mineral and quietly thrilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the food is elegant, the mood is calm, and the white needs to do more than simply refresh.\u003cbr data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"795\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e roast chicken, scallops, turbot, or mushroom dishes with butter and herbs.\u003cbr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"903\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf this wine were a place:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cool hillside at first light, with pale stone underfoot and the air charged with freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eEvening Land has become one of Oregon’s benchmark names for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with Seven Springs at the heart of its story in Eola-Amity Hills. 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