2023 Chablis, Domaine Alexandre, Half Bottle

Chardonnay

Domaine Alexandre is a family business handed down over three generations. Brothers Guy and Olivier run the estate today, which is set over 13 hectares of vineyards in the heart of Chablis. The vineyards are worked with great care and yields are kept low to produce expressive wines with concentrated fruit that are classic examples of their type.

£12.95

2023 Chablis, Domaine Alexandre, Magnum

Chardonnay

Domaine Alexandre is a family business handed down over three generations. Brothers Guy and Olivier run the estate today, which is set over 13 hectares of vineyards in the heart of Chablis. The vineyards are worked with great care and yields are kept low to produce expressive wines with concentrated fruit that are classic examples of their type.

£55.00

2023 Chardonnay, Hanewald-Schwerdt, Pfalz

Chardonnay

The Hanewald-Schwerdt Chardonnay reveals citrus & stone fruits with nuances of melons and herbs. Silky, lively with nice acidity.There is the merest whiff of old oak to this wine which is used purely to some softness to the mouthfeel.  This is very appealing and an extremely enjoyable take on Chardonnay.

£16.50

2023 Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Lismore, Greyton

Chardonnay

£54.00

2023 Flametree Chardonnay, Margaret River

Chardonnay

The Flametree Chardonnay is beautifully balanced, displaying power and elegance in equal measure, plenty of vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavours and supportive oak courtesy of 9 months barrel ageing.  This is delicious now but will continue to develop for a couple of years.

£23.50

2023 Las Etelas Chardonnay, Finca Valmore, Tupungato

Chardonnay

The Las Estelas Chardonnay is another beautiful wine from the hugely talented Estela Perinetti.  Made with Burgundian clones grown at 1380 metres above sea level in the cold Finca Valmore single vineyard, the grapes for this wine are hand harvested and de-stemmed, with 5% fermented as whole bunches. All grapes are barrel fermented with natural yeast in a combination of new and second use French oak and 70% of the wine goes through malolactic, allowing freshness to be retained. The wine is then aged in a mixture of new and used oak as well as ceramic barrels (25%). 

£26.95

2023 Los Olivos Chardonnay, Zuccardi, Mendoza

Chardonnay

The Los Olivos Chardonnay by Zuccardi  is a beautiful balanced dry white wine with fresh peach and citrus aromas. Vibrant and fruity with lovely crisp acidity on the finish.

£12.95

2023 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay, Kumeu River

Chardonnay

The concentration and density of Mate’s Vineyard shines through in this wine even though the 2023 vintage was lighter with a moderate alcohol of 12.5%. No new oak was used in the vinification due to the lighter yields but there was a high proportion of 1 & 2 year old barrels which means the oak feel to this wine is similar to other vintages The vine age of Mate’s Vineyard, now 33 years, contributes to the inherent quality and reputation of this wine and we are confident that bottle age of up to ten years will be beneficial.

£57.00

2023 Meursault, Christian Bellang, AC Meursault

Chardonnay

Christian Bellang Meursault is a very classic style showing rich, buttery characters, toasty oak from 10 months ageing in barrel and a lovely clean, crisp finish.

£53.00

2023 Pernand-Vergelesses, Domaine Denis

Chardonnay

£39.95

2023 Rully 1er Cru la Pucelle, Domaine Belleville

Chardonnay

An expressive bouquet of butter, mouth watering citrus and fleshy white fruits. The Pucelle is one of our favourite Domaine Belleville white wines, with a beautiful structure and impeccable balance on the palate. The complex palate shows a surprising mellowness backed by toasty notes and a very classy touch of minerality on the long, lingering finish.

£49.00

2023 Scheid District 7 Chardonnay, Monterey, California

Chardonnay

Superb value, the Scheid District 7 Chardonnay comes from a vineyard at Greenfeld where the morning fog lingers to protect the vines from the heat of the sun. The aromas are fresh and extroverted with notes of yellow apple, pear and citrus, enhanced by hints of coconut, vanilla and toasty oak. The medium-bodied palate is soft and balanced with bright fruit, hints of butter and a lingering subtle oak finish.

£17.95

2023 Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Matawhero, Gisborne

Chardonnay

The delicious Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Matawhero is unoaked but goes through full malolactic fermentation giving a rounded, nutty style of white that is full yet fresh and fruit forward.  The nose shows tantalising notes of Melon, stonefruit and butterscotch which leads to a palate of peaches and cream with a lovely nutty character on the finish. 

£16.95

2023 Tuffeau Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, Domaine Plou, VDF

Chardonnay

The Tuffeau Blanc de Blancs is beautifully refreshing and crisp.  Gently sparkling with fine and delicate bubbles, this lovely 'all day' wine is packed with zesty green apple and citrus fruit from start to elegant finish. Perfect for whiling away a sunny afternoon or simply popping to cheer yourself up after a dull day!

£17.95

2023/24 Estate Chardonnay, Kumeu River

Chardonnay

The Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. Particular care is taken to select only the very best grapes from these vineyards for Kumeu River Estate label.

£29.95

2024 Bourgogne Cote d’Or, Domaine Denis

Chardonnay

£26.95

2024 Chardonnay Demi Muid, Domaine la Colombette, Pays l’Herault

Chardonnay

The Chardonnay Demi Muid, Domaine la Colombette is a lovely deep golden colour leads to an inviting nose of butter, toastiness and bright citrus and apple fruits.  The palate is impeccably balanced with beautifully intergrated oak from fermentation in 600 litre Demi-Muid barrels.  Complex, inviting and a true joy to drink.

£21.00

2024 Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Kumeu River

Chardonnay

The 2024 vintage is a fantastic one for Hunting Hill. Even though the yields were low, the fruit was pristine and beautifully ripe. The aroma of 2024 Hunting Hill is quite reticent in its youth, but you can get glimpses of the typical lemon/lime blossom fragrance and a touch of flintiness. The palate is concentrated and long showing the density of the low yield. This is a fabulous Hunting Hill that will show its best with 7-8 years of bottle age.

£55.00

2024 La Foule Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc

Chardonnay

The La Foule Chardonnay is a delicious, fruit led white wine from the Languedoc with ripe fruit, buttery notes and nicely integrated oak.  Packed with citrus, pineapple and almond tinged fruit and a tantalising creamy texture, this is a terrific value alternative to entry level white burgundy.

£13.50

2024 Lanzerac Chardonnay, Stellenbosch

Chardonnay

The Lanzerac Chardonnay reveals an excellent balance between fruit, acidity and softness with beautiful oak integration and balance of acidity.  This terrific Chardonnay offers a lot of bang for your buck, especially given the amount of work that goes into it.

£14.50

2024 Macon Chaintre Villa Cantrius, Caves Julienas Chaintre

Chardonnay

This Macon Chaintre is lovely and bright in the glass, with a fresh, floral bouquet that leads to citrus fruits on the palate and a fine, mineral tinged finish.  Great value and a true crowd pleaser for Burgundy fans thanks to its structure and finesse.

£19.95

2024 Pouilly Fuisse, Dom. Christelle Greffet

Chardonnay

Domaine Christelle Greffet is a small, traditional estate situated in Solutre-Pouilly and is worked by hand by the 4th generation.  This beautiful Pouilly Fuisse sees a traditional fermentation and ageing in oak Tuns.  The oak imparts texture as opposed to inherently oaky characteristics, resulting in a wonderful Burgundy with some depth and richness alongside the flinty freshness and notes of honey. 

£26.95

2024 The Accomplice Chardonnay, De Bortoli, Riverina

Chardonnay

The De Bortoli Accomplice Chardonnay is a light straw colour with lifted aromas of ripe peach and nectarine complemented with a decent lick of vanilla oak. The palate is soft and creamy and exhibits ripe stone fruits. Integrated oak and a gentle acid nuance for a very long finish.

£9.95

2024 Tierhoek Chardonnay, W.O. Piekenierskloof

Chardonnay

The 2024 Tierhoek Chardonnay is made in collaboration with Hamilton Russell winemaker Emul Ross and is the first non Hamilton Russell wine to be made in the cellars (we think).  Produced from 20 year old vines that are starting to show their true potential, this fabulous Chardonnay is fermented in a mixture of seasoned French oak and terracotta eggs, before being transferred into barrel and amphora for ageing.  

£26.95