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Jeb Dunnuck94 points
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James Suckling93 points
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Robert Parker's93 points
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Vinous92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Delamotte
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2007"This 2007 vintage Blanc de Blancs' reveals in its appearance alone, the house..."$149.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Chateau de la Maltroye
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos du Chateau de la Maltroye Monopole 2007"A family domaine of 40 acres producing from two estate villages, Chassagne-Mo..."$114.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Domaine Rougeot
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine D'Auvenay Meursault Gouttes D'Or 1er Cru 2007"Owner Marc's knowledge of diverse wine making processes and the land, has led..."$4,200.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast99 points
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James Suckling97 points
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The Wine Advoca96 points
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Antonio Galloni96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Champagne Salon
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Salon Cuvee 'S' Blanc De Blancs 2007"99 points - Wine Enthusiast. Salon 2007 is immediately appealing with its..."$945.00 -
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Stephan Reinhar95 points
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Tyson Stelzer97 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Taittinger
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Taittinger 'Comtes De Champagne' Blanc De Blancs 2007"Taittinger's prestigious Comtes de Champagne is composed entirely of Chardonn..."$399.00 -
Chardonnay is one of the most versatile white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world. This classic grape variety first came to Australia in the late 1920s but it wasn't until the 1970s that it become the most widely planted variety in the country.
The peak of its fame came in the 1980s but the style, full of "oaky" buttery flavours, has since become less popular. Today Chardonnay tends to be more restrained with outstanding structure and balance. Look for hints of vanilla/oak flavours and plenty of ripe, melon/grapefruit to ripe peach fruit, from warmer inland regions (Murray Darling, Riverland, Riverina). The Yarra Valley and Margaret River are know for producing wonderful Chardonnay examples that show fruit richness and complexity. Whilst from the coolest regions, such as Tasmania, Adelaide Hills and Mornington Peninsula the characters are more subtle, restrained, mineral with citrus and grapefruit.
It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte d`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvelous poise, elegance and balance.
Chardonnay is critical to the Champagne blend, providing backbone and finesse. It is the only grape that can be used to produce Blanc de Blancs. It is also widely planted in California, Chile and South Africa, and New Zealand.