Chardonnay
Chardonnay is planted in almost every region in the world and makes a wide variety of wine styles from light-bodied, crisp and unoaked through to full-bodied, complex barrel matured versions. Chardonnay is an adaptable variety and can be grown in cool regions as well as warm areas. It is a productive, early budding and early ripening variety.
Chardonnay first came to Australia in the 1920s but didn’t find popularity until the 1970s. Grown all across the country the cool climate versions (like found in the Yarra Valley and Tasmania) tend to be lighter in body with higher acidity and more subtle flavours. Warm climate versions (found in Margaret River, Hunter Valley and the Adelaide Hills) tend to be more full-bodied with richer, riper fruit and bolder flavours.
Chardonnay first came to Australia in the 1920s but didn’t find popularity until the 1970s. Grown all across the country the cool climate versions (like found in the Yarra Valley and Tasmania) tend to be lighter in body with higher acidity and more subtle flavours. Warm climate versions (found in Margaret River, Hunter Valley and the Adelaide Hills) tend to be more full-bodied with richer, riper fruit and bolder flavours.
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From the highly lauded Kumeu wine region, famed for some of New Zealand's best Chardonnays, comes this new cult classic. This boutique wine from a small, family-owned vineyard beside the Riverhead Forest gives a refreshing cleansing quality. Combined with the ... Learn MoreKumeu Village Chardonnay 2019NZ$15.90 Per itemOut of stock -
Full bodied, round and powerful- like the native Kereru. Classic Chardonnay aromas of peaches & cream, with whispers of nutty lees. A creamy, balanced palate with plenty of mouth-watering acidity, ripe fruit & flint minerality. Proudly supporting the Longbush Waikereru Eco-Sanctury. ... Learn MoreLongbush Wines 'Bird Series' Chardonnay 2020NZ$17.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Made by the critically acclaimed winemaker Lauren Swift of Ash Ridge in the Bridge Pa Triangle. A luscious & rich Chardonnay, with a soft salted caramel aroma. Fantastic value for money, packed creamy butterscotch flavours. ... Learn MoreHills And Rivers Chardonnay 2019NZ$22.99 Per item -
Pure, natural fruit flavours, carefully accentuating delicate citrus & brioche notes, left for an extended time on lees to enhance creaminess and yeasty aromatics. Distinctively Blanc de Blanc from this exciting premium range, from the multi-award winning, family owned & sustainable vineyards ... Learn MoreMatahiwi Blanc De Blanc NvNZ$22.99 Per item -
From the highly lauded Kumeu wine region, famed for some of New Zealand's best Chardonnays, comes this new cult classic. This boutique wine from a small, family-owned vineyard beside the Riverhead Forest has immediate melt-in-your-mouth appeal. A light aroma of ... Learn MoreTwin Totara Kumeu Chardonnay 2018NZ$24.99 Per item -
A classically styled Methode Traditionelle from premium hand-picked Chardonnay fruit from the Golden Slopes vineyard in Gisborne. Cosmos displays aromatic characters of brioche, with a clean floral lift, with flavours of citrus, lemon & grapefruit.Secondary fermentation in-bottle and a generous 18+ ... Learn MoreCosmos Methode Traditionelle NvNZ$24.99 Per item -
Veuve Ambal specialises in sparkling wine from the Burgundy region in France. Founded in the heart of Burgundy in 1898 & sourced from 40+ year old vineyard blocks. The nose is fine and delicate in style, with aromas of citrus and honeysuckle. The ... Learn MoreVeuve Ambal Vin Mousseaux Blanc De Blanc NvNZ$26.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Cameron Douglas: "Richly scented with oak, raw nuts and ripe stone fruits bouquet." Longbush Wines is a family owned and operated winemaking company located in Gisborne. The most acclaimed winemakers in the country and is famous for producing exceptional Chardonnay. ... Learn MoreFamily Co Gisborne Chardonnay 2019NZ$28.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Grown on the rocky hillsides of the Loire Valley, with over 50 ha of vineyards and 30+ year old vines. Aged in 85% glass tanks and a mixture of new and one year old French oak barrels. A particularly expressive nose dominated by ... Learn MoreDomaine De La Ragotiere Chardonnay Cuvee Prestige 2019NZ$29.99 Per item -
A reserve Chardonnay from the family owned Matahiwi Estate in the Hawkes Bay. Fully barrel fermented to create beautiful aromas of ripe peach, white chocolate, honeysuckle & hazelnut. Complex but elegant on the palate with a concentrated finish supported by toasty ... Learn MoreHolly Reserve Chardonnay 2019NZ$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A stunning United Cellars exclusive, similar to a well made Mâcon. Lively, fresh & well-rounded Chardonnay from the Languedoc. Aromatics of honey, freshly squeezed grapefruit, stone fruits & hints of toast. Juicy fruit flavours together with creamy mouthfeel and refreshing acidity, ... Learn MoreLe Versant 'Vin De Pays D'Oc' Chardonnay 2019NZ$29.99 Per item -
A complex & structured nod to the "old school" Chardonnay. Single estate grown, Bridge Pa Triangle fruit carefully aged for 13 months on oak. Elegant stone fruit aromatics with some toast, vanilla, carmel notes, rich, full-bodied mouthfeel and elegant oak. ... Learn MoreAsh Ridge Premium Chardonnay 2017NZ$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A single vineyard reserve wine from New Zealand Chardonnay expert, Rebecca Salmond- exclusive to United Cellars. Carefully handpicked from the renowned Hexton region, this is a beautiful expression of Gisborne terrior. Bright, youthful aromatics of grapefruit, peach & melon with an ... Learn MoreSalmond Reserve Gisborne Chardonnay 2020NZ$34.99 Per item -
An enticing Chardonnay which offers an enriching combination of citrus, stone fruit and tropical tones on the nose with a touch of vanilla bean and ginger. The palate is energetic, delicate, fresh and pure with great focus and a lingering ... Learn MoreWild Earth Chardonnay 2020NZ$34.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Great value bubbles, exclusively imported by United Cellars. A fine & delicatly styled Blanc de blanc, made from 100% Chardonnay grown in Burgundy. Delicious lemon, apricot & apple flavours- a sell out every year! ... Learn MoreHenri Rousseau Bdb Chardonnay Brut NvNZ$34.99 Per item -
Louis Moreau's Petit Chablis is a fresh and very aromatic wine. The aroma is a dynamic blend of grapefruit, citrus & apple notes with a touch of minerality & white flowers. The palate is lively and light, with juicy stone fruit balanced ... Learn MoreLouis Moreau Petit Chablis A.O.C. 2019NZ$38.99 Per item -
Bob Campbell: 94/100 "Elegant, lively chardonnay with ginger, toasted nut, white peach, citrus-lime and some struck flint savoury character. A clever interplay of fruit and winemaking artefact." An enticing combination of pink grapefruit, burnt orange and white nectarine mingles with more ... Learn MoreGreywacke Chardonnay 2017NZ$41.99 Per item -
An organic & well structured Premier Cru, that has gained an international cult following. The wine (100% Chardonnay) is fermented and aged in oak barrels for 18 months, in the Domaine's ancient cellars and then bottled after only a light filtration. Balanced yet ... Learn MoreDOMAINE JAEGER DEFAIX RULLY 1ER CRU 'LES CLOUX' 2012NZ$43.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Multiple Gold Medal winner from California's Paso Robles appellation – one of the world’s most exciting wine regions. 100% barrel fermented in French and American oak barrels and aged for 6 months on lees. Delicious apple and peach aromas with a suggestion ... Learn MoreRobert Hall Chardonnay 2018NZ$44.99 Per itemOut of stock -
4x Gold Medal winner from California's Paso Robles appellation – one of the world’s most exciting wine regions. 100% barrel fermented in French and American oak barrels and aged for 6 months on lees. Delicious apple and peach aromas with a suggestion ... Learn MoreRobert Hall Chardonnay 2017NZ$44.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Not your average Bourgogne Blanc- sourced from a tiny 3 hectare plot adjacent to Puligny Montrachet. Made by Romaric Chavy, one of the up & coming young producers of the Cote. Sourced from 40 year old vines & matured for 10 months in 10% new French ... Learn MoreDomaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Blanc 'Les Femelottes' 2017NZ$49.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Bob Campbell: 95/100 "Intense and quite complex chardonnay... A smooth-textured and appealing wine with cellaring potential" The Om Santi vineyard is destined to become one of the greats. Producing a wine that exudes aromas of an idyllic summer. A hint of ... Learn MorePalliser Estate Om Santi Chardonnay 2019NZ$54.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide: Best of 2020. Perfectly fresh green & yellow apple, joining zesty lemon hints on this wine’s appetizing nose. The palate carries that same full but fresh fruitiness, with trademark minerality & a touch of nutty complexity. Bold citrus ... Learn MoreLouis Moreau Chablis A.O.C. 2019NZ$54.99 Per item -
Bob Campbell: 96/100 "Dry River intensity with a tautness, complexity and energy that I often find in this wine. A youthful wine with obvious potential." Consistently one of New Zealand's finest and most age-worthy Chardonnays. Golden kiwi fruit and pineapple are ... Learn MoreDry River Chardonnay 2019NZ$68.99 Per item -
An aromatic bouquet of stone fruit & floral notes like acacia and rose petals, combined with light vanilla aromas. Full & round on the palate, with a beautiful balance of lemon lime, flint & nutty complexity. ... Learn MoreLouis Moreau Chablis Premier Cru 'Les Fourneaux' 2018NZ$69.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A perfect example of a classic Chablis 1er Cru. Fresh & mineral driven on the nose, with hints of green apple, pineapple, citrus, spearmint & a touch of buttery aromas. The palate is full & powerful yet restrained, with fine acidity and a ... Learn MoreLouis Moreau Chablis Premier Cru 'Vau Ligneau' 2018NZ$74.99 Per item -
A fantastic expression of big, rich California Chardonnay from Robert Lloyd, the previous head winemaker at Rombauer. Layers of tropical fruits, pear and apple are supported by rich notes of vanillin leading into a powerful and succulent finish. Barrel fermented ... Learn MoreLloyd Cellars Carneros Chardonnay 2018NZ$77.99 Per item -
Consistently, classy, light & fresh, celebrating the purity of Cuis. 100% Chardonnay from five different harvests, blended in a subtle but classic "Pierre Gimonnet" style. Low dosage and aged in bottle for up to 30 months before release. "One of the most pristine ... Learn MorePierre Gimonnet Et Fils Cuvee Cuis 1er Cru NvNZ$80.01 Per item -
Made by Romaric Chavy, one of the up and coming young producers of the Cote d'Or. This is sourced from a tiny (only 0.9 hectares!) Monopole that Romaric's family owns. Sourced from 65 year old vines & matured for 10 months in 40% new French ... Learn MoreDomaine Chavy-Chouet Meursault Clos Des Corvees 2017NZ$84.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Made by Romaric Chavy, one of the up and coming young producers of the Cote d'Or. Sourced from a tiny 1 hectare plot in Puligny Montrachet, known the world over for exceptional Chardonnay. Sourced from 60 year old vines & matured for 10 months ... Learn MoreDomaine Chavy Chouet Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres 2017NZ$110.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Made by Romaric Chavy, one of the biggest new producers of the Cote d'Or. Sourced from a tiny 1 hectare plot in Puligny Montrachet, known the world over for exceptional Chardonnay. The Enseigneres is the most renowned of the Puligny-Montrachet villages. ... Learn MoreDomaine Chavy Chouet Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres 2019NZ$129.98 Per item -
In the heart of Chablis, in Burgundy, Louis Moreau produces and sells exceptional wines, worldwide recognized. Planted 100% with Chardonnay grape variety, on the unique terroir of Chablis the vines of Domaines Louis Moreau are spread over the 4 levels of the ... Learn MoreLouis Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir 2016NZ$129.98 Per itemOut of stock -
Grand Cru Les Clos is the most renowned of the 7 Chablis Grands Crus that produces clean yet generous and powerful wines. A highly distinctive cool, mineral bouquet which gives the wine lot of elegance & finesse. The palate expresses delicate notes ... Learn MoreLouis Moreau Chablis Grand Cru 'Les Clos' 2017NZ$144.99 Per item -
Round, elegant and seducing, with white flowers on the nose and palate, this wine has also a great fineness. The vibrant and borderline delicate middle weight flavors possess a highly sophisticated mouth feel before concluding in a super-saline finish where ... Learn MoreDOMAINE BERNARD DEFAIX CHABLIS GRAND CRU VAUDESIR 2017NZ$149.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Displaying a complex bouquet of pear, confit citrus, fresh pastry, lemon oil and delicate scents of orange blossom, it's full-bodied, ample and broad-shouldered but tensile and vibrant at the core despite its generous scale, concluding with a lively, mouthwatering finish. ... Learn MoreDOMAINE BERNARD DEFAIX CHABLIS GRAND CRU BOUGROS 2017NZ$149.99 Per itemOut of stock -
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Made by Romaric Chavy, one of the biggest new producers of the Cote d'Or. Les Folatieres is a .3 hectare plot located in the middle of a steep slope with 50 year old vines that produce rich, opulent and lively wines. Charming, ... Learn MoreDomaine Chavy Chouet Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Folatieres 2019NZ$159.99 Per item
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