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Jasper Morris M92 points
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Burghound91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine de Montille
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine De Montille Puligny-Montrachet 2021"Founded in the mid-18th century, this family-owned estate is one of the most ..."$250.00 -
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Jasper Morris M95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine de Montille
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine De Montille Meursault 'Les Perrieres' 1er Cru 2019""Unwinding in the glass with scents of crisp green orchard fruit nutmeg Meyer..."$399.00 -
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Neal Martin94 points
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Decanter94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine de Montille
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine De Montille Puligny-Montrachet 'Les Folatieres' 1er Cru 2019"Domaine de Montille's cellars are cold, and élevage is unhurried. These are o..."$349.00 -
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.