91 Points - Cellar Tracker - From the Grand Cru vineyards of Chouilly comes this stunning Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) Grand Cru Champagne. Complex toasty and citrus notes are well balanced in this fantastic value premium Champagne. Gold yellow colour with aromas of pastries and freshly baked bread. On the palate, citrus dominated flavours of lemon, tangerine & grapefruit with a complex finish of cocoa and linseed oil. Under £40 this is without a doubt, one the best Grand Cru champagnes

97 Points - LCD / 96 Points – Tim Atkin. This exceptional Chardonnay represents fine winemaking at its very best - Vina Ventisquero is part of their Tara Atacama project to produce fine wines from the most extreme wine region in the world, the Atacama, Chile. One of the driest regions of the world, many obstacles have been overcome by the team, and the results are a range of wines with beautiful purity of fruit & striking minerality. Exceedingly low volumes of each vintage are produced by en

Another sensational wine from Decelle et Fils - a must try for any Burgundy enthusiast. From the sunny hillsides surrounding Savigny Lès Beaune, 'Les Champlains' is characterised by poor stony soil to produce a wine golden yellow in colour, with beautiful aromas of white flowers and honey with a finely balanced rich and fresh palate. In the mouth, liveliness and freshness are balanced by richness and minerality. Mouthwatering ... About the Producer Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when

93 Points James Suckling - The Planeta Chardonnay has become the 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 to

This baby Condrieu is from the IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, an appellation in the Northern Rhone which showcases the classic grape varieties associated with the prestigious neighbouring AOC's of Condrieu (Viognier) and Côte Rôtie & Hermitage (Syrah). The 'En Amount' from Domaine De Boisseyt is a beautifully typical Viognier, with notes of peach, apricot and flower blossom with a refreshing balanced acidity.  About the Producer The first mention of Domaine De Boisseyt 'Viniblio de Boissie' date

90 Points - Tim Atkin. The 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. 50% Chardonnay, 30% Malvasia and 20% Viura. This wine has a lot of body that shows fresh and vibrant aromas of white peach, citrus, white flowers and mineral notes. Elegant and well balanced with a creamy texture. A gorgeous whi

94/100 Points - Decanter.  The attention to detail displayed by Emmanuel and Charles-Henry Fourny is astonishing. They are making some of the most exciting wines in Champagne and are emerging as stars of their generation.  100% Chardonnay harvested by hand, this Champagne reveals all the know-how of the Veuve Fourny house blended from different plots and from different harvests from vines of an age of over 40 years old. Purity, finesse and elegance. An ideal companion for your aperitifs, it is

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. This delicious premium Chablis is made from old vines planted before 1980.  It is a full-bodied and powerfully concentrated Chablis with notes of Mirabelle plum and quince flavours balanced by a tangerine streak of acidity. Vinified in a combination of stainless steel and oak, it's rich and rounded but framed by a gripping finish of chalk and stone. Whilst very approachable in youth, it should improve through 2030 and hold further. Like most of Charly Nicolle's wines

This Ramirana Chardonnay is a delicate, well-rounded wine with expressive and prominent aromas of tropical fruit such as papayas, mango and pineapple. Medium bodied, this is a delightfully fresh and fruity wine.   Taste Bright, pale yellow with green tones. The nose is expressive, fresh and mineral, with prominent aromas of tropical fruit such as papayas, mango and pineapple. This is a delicate, well-rounded wine with medium body. The finish is fresh and fruity with good persistence. About the P

90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. 'Les Corbonnes' is a small plot of Viognier vines on a steep slope in the commune of Chavanay, Northern Rhone. Sheltered from the wind to create a hot micro-climate, this Domaine De Boisseyt Condrieu is a rich, full-bodied and complex wine, fermented with natural yeasts and then aged for 9 months.  Aromatic with a complex nose with multiple fruity aromas of apricots, peaches, citrus fruits and spicy and woody notes. The mouth is round and fleshy, a nice minerality gives

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, notably known for being the winery that won the Cabernet Sauvignon competition in the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris, was founded in 1970, and is considered a Napa Valley first-growth estate. This is a graceful Chardonnay with aromas of citrus and subtle tropical fruit notes along with apricot, toasted almonds and orange blossom. Medium to full-bodied, the wine has a silky texture and refreshing and flavourful finish with a touch of mineralit

FINALIST : PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS 2019: This traditional, bottle-fermented, vintage sparkling wine is made from the traditional Champagne grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. This beautiful sparkling has appealing floral aromas of apple blossom interlaced with ripe melon and constance pear plus a delicate thread of minerality. On the palate the fine mousse marries citrus flavours of grapefruit and Sicilian lemon with a crystalline structure and zesty acidity. The autolytic

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Considered one of the best Premier Cru's in Chablis, the 'Mont de Milieu' vineyards are on a gently sloping hill which mirrors the terroir and aspect of its Grand Cru neighbours. 40-60 year old vines produce a wine with rich complexity and opulence, whilst retaining the acidity essential to all great quality Chablis. Floral notes of acacia and its clay limestone origins reign. In mouth, its character, the terroir and all the qualities of a Mont de Milieu are revealed

92 Points - Vertdevin - This Rose Champagne is simply gorgeous! From Grand Cru producer Genet, the name 'Redblend 9208' denotes the blend of 92% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Noir grapes used to produce this delicate feminine style Rose Champagne. Beautiful pale salmon colour and orange hints. Nice effervescence with a fine string of bubbles. On the nose, delicate floral aromas of violet, rose, peony and iris followed by red fruits, such as redcurrant, cherry, raspberry and apricot. On the palate, smo

Made from a blend of two top quality parcels situated in Puligny Montrachet and completed by village appellation grapes, this Bourgogne Chardonnay is very characteristic of the wines from Côte de Beaune. Selected grapes are hand-picked and then gently crushed in a pneumatic press. Fermentation is undertaken without the direct addition of artificial yeasts, the wine is then matured for about 12 months in casks (15 to 20% new oak) and then blended in stainless steel vats for several weeks before b

A direct neighbour of the prestigious Meursault appelation, Auxey-Duresses is famous for both its whites as well as red wines. This Chardonnay, hand harvested and aged in 30% new oak barrels for 14 months, displays a freshness and generosity, with notes of honey, white flowers and citrus fruits.  About the Producer Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier

Award Winning - featured in Prestigious Guide Hachette 2020. Made using Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay, this Champagne beating Blanc de Blancs Crémant is made in the traditional champagne method, then aged for 18 months before release for a complex and delicate Crémant. Fantastically full-bodied with pure fruit and elegantly smooth bubbles. Great value, Superb Quality Crémant! Blanc de Blancs Champagne equivalent ... without the price tag! Taste Pale yellow colour with light reflections. The bubbles

93 POINTS - TIM ATKIN 2021. 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 93 POINTS - TIM ATKIN 2021 92 POINTS - VINOUS.COM Taste Winemakers tasting notes: Aromas of ripe peach, grapefruit marmalade, blossoms and complex yeasty flavours complement the toasty oak in the wine. The palate is clean with a lovely te

92 Points Decanter (2018) - Montagny, 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 p

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast - A luxurious, approachable and expressive version of Burgundy, not only because of its price but also because it’s ready to enjoy now. The wine is partially fermented and matured in French oak barrels for 8 months. The result is captivating, elegant and buttery. This wine features a lively, aromatic nose with predominant notes of white fruit and spices, underpinned by a subtle touch of oak and vanilla. Mineral on the palate with a good balance between acidity and rou

Located to the west of the longest of the limestone secondary mountain ranges that stretch from Tournus in the north to Fuissé in the south, the vineyards of Milly-Lamartine cover the Mâconnais region’s last west-facing slopes. They are unique in that they are influenced by the cool temperatures of the first heights of the Upper Mâconnais micro-region, at altitudes ranging between 290 and nearly 400 metres. The vines are planted in rather diverse types of soil depending on the plot (limestone, c

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. Patz & Hall is one of California’s most highly regarded wineries with a celebrated portfolio of single-vineyard wines. Chardonnay from a selection of parcels across Sonoma showing great balance and depth. On the nose are notes of apricot, lemon zest, brown sugar cookie, dried lavender and heavily roasted hazelnut, and on the palate, mouthwatering, vibrant and fresh with sleek acidity supporting flavourful pulses of spicy pear, green apple, marzipan and orange-clove.

The 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 - Albert Bichot - Predominant aromas of fine intense fruit, the nose reveals a touch of lemon, mango and subtle flora

92 Points - Vert de Vin - This exceptional Vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne from Michel Genet is truly the work of an Artisan. 100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru Vineyards of Chouilly, expect dense aromas of pastries, freshly baked bread and almond croissant, followed by candied fruit, pineapple and smokey nuances of tea, dark rum and tobacco. Complex, elegant and simply superb!  Taste The nose is dense on a universe of pastries. Then comes the expression of maturity with notes of can