This bio-dynamically farmed Pouilly Fuisse is from 50 year old vines around the villages of Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré. Gently hand harvested and sorted, the wine is fermented in oak barrels (10% new) with wild yeasts for 14 months. Bottling is then carried out according to the lunar calendar on a fruit day. Taste Winemakers tasting note: A delicate and distinguished wine, green-gold in colour. The local soils favour harmonious development of the Chardonnay aromas with note

This 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 dense

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. J 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 deli

This 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.

94 Points - Tasting Panel. Bonterra, a trailblazer in organic and Biodynamic farming, exemplifies its commitment with the Roost Chardonnay from Mendocino County. Crafted from biodynamic grapes sourced from the ROC Silver-certified Blue Heron Vineyard, this white wine aged for 14 months in French oak barrels offers delightful notes of apple pie, lemon blossom, and nutmeg on both the nose and palate. Its crispness, derived from a balanced acid structure, leads to a lingering finish with hints of

Gold Medal - Merano Wine Hunter. 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 mine

95 Points - James Halliday / Halliday 5 Red Star Winery. From the vineyard’s best block of Chardonnay, south facing and planted on a 450-million-year-old marine fossil ridge, matured for 15 months with 100% new French oak fermentation, the result is a powerful, decadent yet restrained Hunter Valley Chardonnay filled with complex savoury characters, white peach, and flinty aromas. Wine Press / Awards Halliday 5 Red Star Winery "Outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and

This Montagny Premier Cru is round and delectable on the palate with lovely vivacity and minerality. With notes of oak, vanilla and brioche. It is round and delectable on the palate with lovely vivacity and minerality. The finish is long and fragrant with flowers of almond and both raw and cooked apple. "Very attractive nose of fresh pineapple and yellow grapefruit with delicate oak and a touch of something floral. Medium-bodied with nice creaminess from sur-lie aging, which complements the live

An elegant and refined white burgundy wine with delicate floral aromas and a beautifully balanced mineral finish. Pernand-Vergelesses is a small village nestled below the famous limestone Corton hill, known for the prestigious appellation of Corton-Charlemagne. Producing wonderfully mineral and fruit balanced wines, Pernand-Vergelesses offers great value and this old vines example from Vincent Girardin is simply lovely. Taste A fine aroma with delicate floral notes, such as apples, pears and a

Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. The Sparkling style of Blanc de Blancs (using only white grapes) is arguably England's finest expression of Sparkling Wine, and this highly rated Blanc de Blancs 2014 from Furleigh Estate in Dorset offers great value where English Sparkling can be on the touch expensive side. Dry, elegant and beautifully refreshing, this is drinking wonderfully now, but will continue to age gracefully. Taste An elegant white sparkling wine with crystalline features. Be

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 roundness. A gem and exceptional

A wonderfully complex Blanc de Blancs champagne from the outstanding 2015 vintage. Michel Genet and his team are 'manufacteurs de Grands Crus' and their MG BB Vintage offers aromas of pastries with fragrances of fresh nuts and candied fruits, followed by tobacco, menthol anise and eucalyptus. This has a rich aromatic palette and powerful finish. About the Producer “Manufacteurs de Grands Crus”. Michel Genet like to call themselves “manufacteurs” (“artisans”) from the word’s Latin origins in manu

Most famous for its Pinot Noir, only 10% of the wines from Savigny-Lès-Beaune are made using Chardonnay. This Savigny-Lès-Beaune from the outsanding 2019 Vintage is sourced from the south facing sunny climats of 'Les Planchots' and 'Les Pimentiers'. Hand harvested and fermented using natural yeasts, this is a full bodied wine with exotic fruits and golden apple, a wine to savour in its youth. About the Producer Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from othe

94 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 a Ch

90 Points - Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. An exquisitely elegant English sparkling rosé wine showing great finesse, beautifully delicate bubbles and wonderful structure. A perfect companion to any celebration. Works well with most seafood; scallops, prawns or tuna carpaccio. Taste It has a delicate salmon-pink hue with tiny bubbles. Enticing aromas of wild strawberries and white peach mingle with a hint of rosehip. There are subtle autolytic notes of vanilla-scented brioche and scon

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

90 Points (9/10) - Independent.co.uk. 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.  Taste Winemakers tasting note: The pale crystalline yellow colour bodes well for its purity, but it is especially on the nose that this wine reveals its finesse and

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

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

Most famous for its Pinot Noir, only 10% of the wines from Savigny-Lès-Beaune are made using Chardonnay. This Savigny-Lès-Beaune is sourced from the south facing sunny climats of 'Les Planchots' and 'Les Pimentiers'. Hand harvested and fermented using natural yeasts, this is a full bodied wine with exotic fruits and golden apple, a wine to savour in its youth.  About the Producer Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to p

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