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Chardonnay
There is hardly a region in the world where Chardonnay is not planted. In the 1990s, Chardonnay almost became a brand in its own right, with New World producers actively marketing their wines under the grape name.
In the past winemakers have tried to emulate the great whites from Burgundy and Chablis, and have been criticised for not forging their own style. They now produce Chardonnay in their own ways, aligning production more closely to their locality.
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- France
- Champagne
Superbly balanced and tremendously elegant champagne with a fine depth and flavour. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Champagne
Created expressly for mixology, Veuve Clicquot Rich is a versatile Champagne designed to allow anyone to create their own playful drinking experience. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- South of France
- Languedoc
An attractive, clear straw coloured wine with a bright core. Elegant aromas of fine fruit and soft vanilla. Delicate oaky notes can be detected, with ... Read More -
- Origin
- Languedoc
- Southern France
Elegant and finely balanced with a luscious creaminess which is reminiscent of the whites of Burgundy. An exquisite Chardonnay from the Languedoc. Read More -
- Origin
- France
Burgundian in style, with an expressive nose of exotic fruits, white flowers and citrus. The palate is nicely rounded with more of the same very pleas... Read More -
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- Origin
- Lebanon
- Bekaa Valley
Rich, yet fresh white wine from the iconic Chateau Musar of Lebanon. Aromas of pears, apricots and pineapples evolving into a long smooth finish. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Champagne
Weak summer morning sunlight in colour and orange blossom and wet chalk on the nose. Rich toast and peach dominate the flavour profile with precise, d... Read More -
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- France
- Champagne
Superb! Perhaps the greatest name in Champagne, producing big rich wines that can live for many years in bottle. One of the truly great champagnes, th... Read More -
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- France
- Champagne
Expressive nose with aromas of red fruit (wild strawberry, raspberry and gooseberry) that develop into more complex aromas (fig, fresh almond and berg... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Champagne
A half bottle of superb fruit harmonies with excellent depth and structure. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Champagne
Soft and creamy in texture; elegantly perfumed with a refined bead and consistent quality. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Burgundy
Rich and slightly creamy, this Cremant from the highly acclaimed co-operative Cave de Lugny shows notes of citrus and apple with a fresh and crisp fin... Read More -
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- England
- West Sussex & Hampshire
A toasty and complex sparkling wine with the aromas of fresh citrus balanced with floral notes, leading on to a rich pastry and brioche characters. Read More -
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- Origin
- France
- Champagne
Pale gold with a sparkling mousse and a floral aroma which leads to a creamy, toasty palate with characters of puffed wheat and brioche that add extra... Read More -
- Origin
- Burgundy
- France
Considerably care has gone into this white Burgundy’s oak maturation resulting in a beautifully rounded and elegantly rich full bodied wine. You can... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Burgundy
- Meursault
A rich and powerful white with notes of fleshy stone fruit, melted butter and toast. Fresh acidity and a mineral character balances the rich and cream... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Burgundy
Lovely yellow hue with golden tints. Clean on the nose, which opens with yellow fruit as well as citrus. Straightforward on entry to the palate, with ... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Burgundy
Golden yellow in colour with green tints; the nose shows fresh apple and pear, with nutty aromas, and the palate is rich and round with well-balanced ... Read More -
- Origin
- Burgundy
- France
Considerably care has gone into this white Burgundy’s oak maturation resulting in a beautifully rounded and elegantly rich full bodied wine. You can... Read More -
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- Origin
- France
- Burgundy
Wonderfully elegant with a lovely concentration of fruit and notes of butterscotch and hazelnut, evolving into a complex finish with flavours of brioc... Read More -
- Origin
- Burgundy
- France
Round with a pungent bouquet of grilled almonds and vanilla. Nice fullness in the mouth with integrated oak and a long, mineral finish. Despite being ... Read More
Key Countries and Regions
Primarily France (Burgundy, Chablis, Meursault, Montrachet, Pouilly Fuissé and Champagne); some particularly good Chardonnay is being produced in South Africa, New Zealand, California, Australia and Chile, where the flavour is more potent.
Climate Suitability
Chardonnay is regarded as the perfect grape variety -- it is easy to grow in most climates and also makes good-quality wine.
Colour and Flavours
Chardonnay is a white wine, and is slightly sweet to taste. The wines have a distinct elegance supported by an intense and well-balanced range of aromas.
Synonyms
Aubaine (an old Burgundian synonym no longer used); Beaunois (a rare Burgundian synonym) and Pinot Chardonnay (old).
