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Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteAn inviting bouquet of red apples, melon, citrus and a hint of honey coupled with the rich, well-balanced palate of stone fruits, lemons and crushed nuts make for a gorgeous glassful. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2025) About SpaceNine The husband-and-wife team behind A23’s wines, Thomas and Gunhild, have a unique approach to winemaking. Above all else, they aim to produce wines that capture the essence of the grape they are using. While many winemakers are all about terroir and a taste of place, for -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteJ Vineyards bright and appealing Russian River Valley Chardonnay showcases the best of this classic cool-climate region. Aromas of citrus and orange blossom open with every swirl. Smooth and beautifully balanced, notes of yellow apple, meyer lemon and pear layer with suggestions of toasted macadamia and creamy almond. Hints of light toast and spice lift the fruit characteristics. The palate is rich, full and beautifully textured before finishing with a crisp and delicate flourish. Wine Press Rat -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, RieslingABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteIcario Nysa Bianco 2024 offers outstanding intensity on the nose and palate, showing ripe florals and yellow fruit with depth and persistence. Made by one of Tuscany’s most forward-thinking and sustainability-focused estates, it is crafted from Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, and Riesling grown at optimal elevations. TasteIcario Nysa Bianco 2024 is a white wine with a crystalline, straw yellow hue. The nose shines with remarkable intensity and persistent aromas, highlighting ripe flowers -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteThe stunning 2023 vintage benefited all the wines of Chablis, but more so to the vineyards of Sylvain Mosnier who took full advantage of the opportunity to produce this crisp Petit Chablis which is drinking beautifully now. Balanced aromas of citrus and wet stones are followed by a fruity, tangy palate, with a subtle tang of salinity and apple skin freshness towards the finish. Perfect on its own or to enjoy with white fish or meats. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard | Double GRegular Price£25.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£20.76
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Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteAn inviting bouquet of red apples, melon, citrus and a hint of honey coupled with the rich, well-balanced palate of stone fruits, lemons and crushed nuts make for a gorgeous glassful. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2025) About SpaceNine The husband-and-wife team behind A23’s wines, Thomas and Gunhild, have a unique approach to winemaking. Above all else, they aim to produce wines that capture the essence of the grape they are using. While many winemakers are all about terroir and a taste of place, for -
Country: Italy, SicilyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteThe Planeta Chardonnay has become an illustration of the changes in Sicilian wine. It was created from a wish to compete in the world production of this noble and widespread variety. After a long process beginning in 1985, today Planeta’s Chardonnay is an icon for the whole of Sicily. A rich light gold colour, deep but transparent, the pleasing contrast of creaminess and crunchiness. A soft white wine supported by a refreshing note of acidity, with a slight mineral touch which harmoniously combi -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteJ Vineyards bright and appealing Russian River Valley Chardonnay showcases the best of this classic cool-climate region. Aromas of citrus and orange blossom open with every swirl. Smooth and beautifully balanced, notes of yellow apple, meyer lemon and pear layer with suggestions of toasted macadamia and creamy almond. Hints of light toast and spice lift the fruit characteristics. The palate is rich, full and beautifully textured before finishing with a crisp and delicate flourish. Wine Press Rat -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Chardonnay, Viura / MacabeoABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThe Casa La Rad wines are made from their most valuable vineyard, the La Rad vineyard, with vines older than 35 years of age. The grapes are handpicked and carefully selected before spending 14 months in new French oak barrels and aged on its lees. This wine has an appealing mid-body that shows fresh and vibrant aromas of white peach, citrus, white flowers with mineral notes. Elegant and well balanced with a creamy texture. A gorgeous white from Rioja - a must try! Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThe Sylvain Mosnier Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy is a classic example of Chablis. The Beauroy site, designated as a Premier Cru ‘climat,’ features limestone-rich soils that produce fresh, clean, and mineral-rich wines. Sylvain Mosnier's traditional approach avoids new oak, resulting in wines that are delightful when young but also have the potential to age and develop beautifully in the bottle. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard | Double Gold Medal (2021 Vintage) "Beautiful pale goldRegular Price£43.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£35.16 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 15%Style: Classy Complex White94 Points - The Wine Independent. Dave Phinney doesn’t really do subtlety — and Mannequin is a classic example of that unashamed Californian swagger. This is Chardonnay dialled up to eleven: bold, textured and unapologetically hedonistic. Sourced from some of Napa and Sonoma’s best sites, it’s a wine that manages to marry power and polish without ever tipping into excess. Think of it as California sunshine in liquid form — but with the complexity and balance that Phinney’s meticulous blending al -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, RieslingABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteIcario Nysa Bianco 2024 offers outstanding intensity on the nose and palate, showing ripe florals and yellow fruit with depth and persistence. Made by one of Tuscany’s most forward-thinking and sustainability-focused estates, it is crafted from Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, and Riesling grown at optimal elevations. TasteIcario Nysa Bianco 2024 is a white wine with a crystalline, straw yellow hue. The nose shines with remarkable intensity and persistent aromas, highlighting ripe flowers -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteThe stunning 2023 vintage benefited all the wines of Chablis, but more so to the vineyards of Sylvain Mosnier who took full advantage of the opportunity to produce this crisp Petit Chablis which is drinking beautifully now. Balanced aromas of citrus and wet stones are followed by a fruity, tangy palate, with a subtle tang of salinity and apple skin freshness towards the finish. Perfect on its own or to enjoy with white fish or meats. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard | Double GRegular Price£25.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£20.76 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteFrom one of Chablis’ finest Premier Cru sites, this elegant Chardonnay balances crisp citrus and green apple with delicate floral notes and a flinty minerality. Aged on fine lees for added depth, it finishes long and refined. Sylvain Mosnier is known for crafting precise, terroir-driven Chablis that showcases the region’s purest expression. Perfect with seafood, creamy cheeses, or enjoyed on its own. Taste Bright and expressive, this Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet opens with zesty citrus, crispRegular Price£45.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£36.76 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThe Domaine Camille Lucienne Macon-Villages 2022 was a triumph. The 2022 vintage was splendid and the team overcame the year’s challenges to produce a top-flight affordable white Burgundy. In a year that kept all Burgundy’s vignerons on their toes, Domaine Camille Lucienne had the added complication of having their vines in the process of converting to organic certification. By utilising a combination of traditional, natural methods in the vineyard alongside state-of-the art winemaking techniqueRegular Price£24.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£19.96 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex WhiteSavvy white Burgundy buyers know Montagny Premier Cru is arguably the region’s best-value wine. What Domaine Masse does, is couple value with wines of outstanding quality. Produced from their small parcel of low-yielding old Chardonnay vines, their 2023 Montagny has a level of concentration that’s rarely found in this prodigious vintage. Elegant and well-structured, the sensitive use of oak has given a fine white Burgundy that many famous name producers would envy. It is offerings like this thatRegular Price£33.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£27.16 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Tradouw ValleyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteJoubert-Tradauw Chardonnay 2023 showcases a harmonious blend of nutty, honeyed richness and a lively citrus finish. Crafted by a passionate, innovative winemaking family in the stunning Tradouw Valley, the wine stands out for its purity and finesse. With excellent scores from wine enthusiasts and a boutique pedigree, this Chardonnay is both sophisticated and highly regarded - a wonderful reflection of its unique place of origin and artisan craftsmanship that will please white Burgundy fans. TasRegular Price£24.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£18.72 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteThe Viré-Clessé appellation, located between Tournus and Mâcon, is the most recent of the Mâconnais region’s village appellations (1999), exclusively made from Chardonnay grapes. The vineyards, for the most part, are planted on hillsides, where a local type of soil derived from white limestone called “cray” can be found. This delicious Vire-Clesse is from one of Burgundy's finest. Predominant aromas of fine intense fruit, the nose reveals a touch of lemon, mango and subtle floral notes. The palaRegular Price£31.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£25.56 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteCrafted from old vines planted on Chablis’ renowned limestone soils, this limited-edition cuvée showcases the purity and finesse of the region. The 2022 vintage offers vibrant citrus and ripe orchard fruit, layered with subtle floral and mineral notes. Aged on fine lees, it delivers a beautifully rounded texture while retaining the crisp acidity that defines classic Chablis. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Mar 2025) Taste A beautifully textured Chablis from old vines, the Héritage 1893 opens with bright citRegular Price£45.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£36.76 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThis Chardonnay presents a wonderful contrast between liveliness and roundness, comfort and freshness. Situated on the heights of Savigny-lès-Beaune, the plot called "Les Champlains" is characterized by a poor and very stony soil. One can indeed see numerous "meurgers," these high piles of flat stones extracted from the vineyards over the centuries and piled into walls bordering the plots. The particularly generous sunlight of the plot benefits the grapes, which ripen well, resulting in a denseRegular Price£43.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£35.16 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteA rare chance to savour the exquisite Pouilly Fuisse Vieilles Vignes 2021 from Burgundy great, Vincent Girardin. 2021 was a lovely but hugely challenging vintage in Burgundy. The little wine that was made offers a delicious combination of freshness, elegance, and harmony. The Vincent Girardin Pouilly Fuisse Vieilles Vignes typifies this, offering mouth-watering citrus, green apple and white peach fruit that’s given richness and depth by barrel fermentation. Sublime now, it will continue to deveRegular Price£41.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£33.56 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex White94 Points - Tim Atkin, MW. Thelema consistently produce wines of stunning quality and value and this Chardonnay is no exception. 10 months in French oak barrels have given this wine a complex profile of ripe fruit, toasty oak with a lovely texture. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Tim Atkin, MW (2022 Vintage) Taste Fermented and matured in French oak barrels, this medium bodied Chardonnay presents aromas of citrus and hints of peach on the nose with nuttiness on the mid-palate. It is fresh with -
Country: Australia, South AustraliaGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.9%Style: Classy Complex White92 points - Falstaff. The Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley 2020 Chardonnay is a wonderful example of the new wave of cool-climate Australian wines. Produced in the Piccadilly Valley, a sub-region of Adelaide Hills, it’s made from thirty-year-old vines that enjoy a long, slow ripening period on poor, rain-leached sandy loam soils. Once ripe the grapes were harvested by hand and chilled to 2oC before pressing to preserve the aromas and freshness. Using innovative air-bag presses, the juice was fermente -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteThis lovely 1er Cru Montagny from Domaine Feuillat-Juillot is simply incredible. Arguably one the best value for money premium burgundies, Montagny is often forgotten, yet as good as many white Burgundy wines. The terroir of Les Coères is composed of old vines with an average 60 years of age. Gleaming pale gold in colour, with good aromatic intensity on the nose offering rich aromas of white fruits and vanilla intermingled with marshmallow and patisseries. Impressive volume on the first palate.Regular Price£39.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£31.96 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14.5%Style: Classy Complex White92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The Cuvaison Estate Grown Chardonnay is a quintessential Carneros expression, delivering vibrant citrus, ripe stone fruit, and nuanced oak spice. Balancing richness with a mineral-driven freshness, it’s a polished, food-friendly Chardonnay with the structure to age gracefully over the next few years. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (May 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2021 Vintage) "This bold, well-oaked and buttery wine fills the mouth with opulent baked ap -
Country: Italy, UmbriaGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteLungolago is Viandante del Cielo’s white, a blend of Chardonnay with the native variety of Grechetto, producing a complex white that can evolve in the bottle for years. Named Lungolago, or ‘lakeside’, in honour of the body of water that has so much influence on the life and health of the vines, Lungolago has a delicate nose of white peach and hints of pineapple. A spicy and savoury character with distinctive fennel and peppermint from the Grechetto, the lively acidity and the wet-stones minerali -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Viura / Macabeo, Malvasia, ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteFrom the modern style Casa La Rad, highly regarded by wine supremo Tim Atkin, comes this exceptional value white Rioja. A blend of Viura, Malvasia, Chardonnay & Tempranillo Blanco, the Solarce Blanco is partially fermented in large oak barrels and aged on fine lees to give an elegant and beautifully fresh wine with body and texture to boot! Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Tim Atkin MW (La Rioja Special Report) (2020 Vintage) "Solarce is an unusual blend of mostly Viura with 47% Verdejo, TemprRegular Price£16.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£12.72 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteDomaine Vincent Prunier Pernand Vergelesses Blanc 2022 is another excellent example of this micro-domaine’s fantastic wines. Pernand Vergelesses lies just north of Beaune and can offer exceptional value for money. Vincent’s Pernand Vergelesses Blanc 2022 is an outstanding wine. Hand harvested, hand sorted, and handmade, it offers ample fruit, an elegant structure, and fine acidity that makes it a joy to drink young though it has the ability to age beautifully. Prices for Domaine Vincent Prunier’Regular Price£57.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£46.36 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteMontagny, an appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy only make white wines and are a fuller style and offer great value for money. This Multi award winning wine from Domaine Feuillat-Juillot is from a small 1 hectare parcel of 28 year old vines, which are carefully hand picked to ensure selection of only the best quality fruit. Beautifully balanced wine with a mineral, chalky nose with a touch of oyster shell and floral notes. Delicious on its own or paired with shellfish and fisRegular Price£28.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£23.16