Chardonnay
Chardonnay proved so popular that it almost became a brand of its own with many unaware it was the name of a grape. It is said to be the blank canvass on which the winemaker can demonstrate his art. It has a great affinity with oak and is responsible for all the great white wines of Burgundy; it is a major component in Champagne; it is grown all over the South of France and in the Loire. Other countries such as Spain and Italy also have plantings. In the New World, most countries produce single varietal Chardonnay, though it can be blended in less expensive wines to add class and depth. There are great examples from all countries.
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Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc, Rollin Père et Fils 2008
Product Code: BW07408
The upper slopes of the Côte de Beaune, called the 'Hautes Côtes' can be a superb source of whites especially from a good grower like Remi Rollin. More Chablis in style, aromas are honeyed and citrussy with elegant fruit in the mouth. More »
Haut-Côtes de Beaune
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
12.5%
Drink or Keep
Hake with parsley sauce
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Rodney Strong Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2010
Product Code: UW02110
Attractive apple and citrus flavours together with some spicy caramel and vanilla combine to give a wine of excellent balance and complexity with good length. More »
Sonoma
USA
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.5%
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Pot-roasted quail with Muscat and grape risotto
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Te Mata Woodthorpe Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay 2009
Product Code: NW04409
A beautiful golden colour, the nose is reminiscent of nectarines and peaches. The palate is similar but with a more citrus twist and a delicious oat meal character to give texture and roundness. The finish is long. More »
Hawke's Bay
New Zealand
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.0%
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Screwcap
Pan-fried calves liver with wild mushrooms and Madeira sauce
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Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc, Rollin Père et Fils 2009
Product Code: BW07409
The upper slopes of the Côte de Beaune, called the 'Hautes Côtes' can be a superb source of whites especially from a good grower like Remi Rollin. More Chablis in style, aromas are honeyed and citrussy with elegant fruit in the mouth. More »
Haut-Côtes de Beaune
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
12.5%
Drink Now
Hake with parsley sauce
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Leyda Lot 5 Chardonnay, Leyda Valley 2010
Bronze Medal at Decanter World Wine Awards
Silver Medal at International Wine ChallengeProduct Code: QW02110
Showing how fast Chile is progressing, a complex, balanced Chardonnay with careful use of oak, giving depth and weight. Leyda is a new region some 14 km from the ocean which relies on almost 13 km of pipeline to water the vineyards. More »
Leyda Valley
Chile
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
14.0%
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Seared tuna with a beetroot salad and wilted spinach
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Pouilly-Fuissé, Cuvée vieilles vignes, N et M Guerrin 2011
Product Code: BW04911
Grapes from low yielding, 45 year-old vines make a beautifully intense yet elegant Pouilly-Fuissé, the top wine from grower Maurice Guerrin. He ferments it in barrel, working the lees to give roundness and a yeasty, dry finish. More »
Pouilly-Fuissé
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.0%
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Sesame-coated chicken breast served with frozen avocado mousse
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Pouilly-Fuissé, vieilles vignes, Collovray et Terrier 2011
Product Code: BW05111
Rich, racy Chardonnay fruit is combined here with spicy, vanilla oak to give a complex wine with great flavour and texture. Messrs Collovray and Terrier are brothers-in-law and business partners with modern cellars in Davayé. More »
Pouilly-Fuissé
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.0%
Drink or Keep
Roasted langoustines with avocado salsa
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Viré-Clessé Quintaine, Guillemot-Michel 2011
Product Code: BW04611
From the Chardonnay grape, producing a crisp, dry, full wine with a delightful flavour. Also available as a Special Offer Trio >
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Mâcon-Villages
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
13.0%
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Fillet of brill on a bed of samphire with a shrimp sauce
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Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay, Auckland 2009
Product Code: NW02509
Fermented and aged in oak barrels of which 25% are new, this is a full wine with lovely peach and hazelnut aromas. The palate is richly textured. Winemaker Michael Brajkovich is also a Master of Wine. More »
Auckland
New Zealand
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.0%
Drink or Keep
Screwcap
Pan fried chicken breast with girolles and thyme butter and wilted spinach
