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James Halliday'95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Crittenden Estate Cri de Coeur Chardonnay 2020"The 2020 season was punctuated by both the hardship and generosity that natur..."$89.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Geppetto Chardonnay 2019"Great value, medium-bodied King Valley Chardonnay here from Rollo Crittenden...."$21.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Geppetto Chardonnay 2020"Great value, medium-bodied King Valley Chardonnay here from Rollo Crittenden...."$21.99 -
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Ned Goodwin MW93 points
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Huon Hooke91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Kangerong Chardonnay 2018"Although a short stone’s throw is all that separates the two chardonnay block..."$41.99 -
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Nick Butler93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.4% Alcohol
Crittenden Peninsula Chardonnay 2018"A bright and elegant young chardonnay. Minerals and grapefruit lead the nose,..."$29.99 -
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Ned Goodwin MW95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Zumma Chardonnay 2018"This is Crittenden's flagship Chardonnay, and apart from being complex and de..."$52.99 -
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.