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Chardonnay Wines

Chardonnay is the most versatile and widely-grown white wine grape, producing full-bodied wines in varying styles. Most notably grown in Burgundy and California, many examples from South America to...Read More

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Chardonnay Discovery Wine Gift Set
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JJ Vincent : Bourgogne Blanc 2020
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Bitouzet-Prieur : Meursault 1er cru "Charmes" 2018
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Domaine Prieure Roch : Blanc 2019
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Xavier Flouret : Chablis Village "Marly" 2020
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Bitouzet-Prieur : Bourgogne Blanc 2018
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Fanny Sabre : Bourgogne 2019
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Domaine Sylvain Morey : Saint-Aubin 1er cru "Les Charmois" 2018
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Domaine Jobard-Morey : Meursault 1er cru "Charmes" 2018
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Albert Bichot : Chablis Village Dom. Long-Depaquit 2020
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Patrick Piuze : Chablis 1er cru "Vaillons les Minots" 2020
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Domaine du Pelican : Chardonnay 2019
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Sparkling Blanc de Blancs Brut
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Newton Vineyard : Skyside Red Label Chardonnay 2018
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Georges Lignier et Fils : Marsannay Village 2017
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Domaine Sylvain Morey : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "En Caillerets" 2019
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Domaine Pierre Guillemot : "Dessus les Gollardes" 2019
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Domaine A.F. Gros : Beaune 1er cru "Les Montrevenots" Domaine 2020
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Bogle Vineyards : Chardonnay 2020
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Domaine de Montbourgeau : Cremant du Jura
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Domaine Roland Lavantureux : Chablis 1er cru "Vau de Vey" 2017
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Domaine Comtesse de Cherisey : Meursault 1er cru "La Piece Sous le Bois" 2019
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Arista Winery : Chardonnay 2018
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Domaine Anne Gros : Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits "Cuvee Marine" 2017
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Domaine Jobard-Morey : Meursault Village 2019
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Domaine du Pelican : Chardonnay 2018
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Domaine A.F. Gros : Beaune 1er cru "Les Montrevenots" Domaine 2019
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Chanson : Beaune 1er cru "Clos des Mouches" Domaine 2020
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Composition : Chardonnay 2018
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Stags Leap Winery : Chardonnay 2020
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Pierre Girardin : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Grandes Ruchottes" 2020
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Meo-Camuzet : Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits "Clos Saint-Philibert" Domaine Monopole 2020
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Domaine Servin : Chablis Grand cru "Bougros" 2019
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Domaine des Ardoisieres : Silice 2021
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Domaine Ampeau Robert Et Fils : Meursault 1er cru "Les Charmes" 2002
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Far Niente : Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2021
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Billaud-Simon : Chablis Village 2019
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Domaine Christian Moreau Pere Fils : Chablis Village 2020
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Chateau Fuisse : Pouilly-Fuisse Village "Tete de Cru" 2020
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Arista Winery : Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2018
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Olema : Chardonnay Reserve 2021
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Domaine Drouhin : Roserock Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
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Louis Jadot : Pouilly-Fuisse Village 2022
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Domaine Roland Lavantureux : Chablis 1er cru "Beauroy" 2017
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Hacienda San Juan : Chardonnay 2017
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The Many Sides of Chardonnay

Chardonnay

As the world’s most planted and versatile grape varietal, Chardonnay needs no introduction. Nor does one need a particular reason to indulge in a glass or two! Some may say they do not enjoy Chardonnay, but they have not found the right type – there is a style for every palate! Wines can be light, crisp and minerally, or oaked with flavors of toasted coconut, vanilla and butter. It can even dazzle with bubbles in a sparkling wine and Champagne. Chardonnay pairs beautifully with a wide range of food.

Hailing from Burgundy Chardonnay grapes expanded rapidly across the world; nearly all vineyards have this grape variety planted because of its relatively high yields and its ability to grow in a broad spectrum of climates. Chardonnay has a “blank slate” nature, which results in its range and major popularity among winemakers as well as consumers.


Chardonnay
La Chablisienne – Chablis ©Leif Carlsson

Chardonnay Grapes and Terroir

Although the grape varietal itself is relatively neutral in terms of flavor, it imparts much of its fruity characteristics to the overall profile. This fruit flavor is expressed differently depending on characteristics of the wine regions from where it hails, the acidity of the grapes or especially climate. Typically, this varietal from the best warmer regions, like California and Chile, reveal less natural acidity and tropical fruit notes (think pineapple, mango and guava). Those of cooler climates, like the vineyards of Champagne, Chablis and Germany, exhibit higher acidity, green apple and lemon flavors, as well as earthy, mushroom aromas. Somewhere in the middle, Chardonnays from temperate climates, such as Burgundy and New Zealand, tend to show stone fruit (think peaches and nectarines) on the nose.


Chardonnay
Calera Wines Company from California Chardonnay Grapes

Reflections of Oak

Along with being known as an easily adaptable grape, Chardonnay is also often referred to as “the winemaker’s wine.”  Because of its blank slate nature, it possesses the uncanny ability to clearly reflect through its bouquet, body and mouthfeel the winemaking process behind it. Aging in oak introduces more oxygen, resulting in the best toasty pie crust and baked apple flavors, while contact with the new oak brings spice – vanilla, coconut, cinnamon and clove, among others. Malolactic fermentation in barrel also curbs the wine's acidity and results in the luscious, buttery texture often associated with an oaked Chardonnay. When it comes to this varietal, however, a little bit of oak goes a long way. A Chardonnay with the right amount of oak displays a great depth of flavor and a full-bodied, round texture. These Chardonnay wines have a high natural acidity, that will allow them to age. Oak-aged Chardonnay pairs perfectly with food exhibiting the bold flavors of grilled or roast shellfish (think lobsters and scallop), roast chicken and creamy wild mushroom risotto.

A Lighter, Fruitier Chardonnay


Chardonnay
Chateau Fuisse - Burgundy

A lack of oak in the winemaking of the grapes results in a lighter, fresher style with more floral and fruit-forward notes. This style was made famous by the region of Chablis in France. Unoaked Chardonnays reflect the varietal itself, expressed through fruity (yellow apple, fresh mango and pineapple) or floral (green apple, citrus, pear, white flowers) aromas, depending on terroir. These wines go beautifully with more delicate food, like steamed flaky fish, oysters and a vegetable medley.

“Blancs de Blancs”

Chardonnay is also the most popular and best white grape varietal used in the production of sparkling wines, including Champagne in France. There is even a special French phrase used to refer to a sparkling wine made with Chardonnay. “Blanc de Blancs” are created by blending a “cuvee” of early-harvest Chardonnay and allowing it to undergo secondary fermentation in the bottle. One of the most famous examples of this style is Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, known for its bright intensity and minerality. And what about the chardonnay grapes that bring to life the Montrachet, know for the rocky hill that sheltered them, allowing for the production of this unique dry white wine. Centuries back, no one thought that this hill could guide us to one of the highest range of wine in the world. Now keep in mind that the flavor profile depends on whether the wines were produced in oak or stainless steel, and on how long they are aged in bottle. You will be savoring some fine aromas in both cases.

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