This 100% Chardonnay has a real aromatic intensity with notes of citrus and exotic fruits and a full lingering finish that calls for a second glass. Mellot makes elegant wines that have an aging potential of 10+ years. The aromas... Read More
Inviting gold color with hints of green alert you to the abundant nose of green plum, quince, lemon pith and spicy pear. A mouthwatering, saline reduction adds a subtle nuance to orchard fruit notes without overwhelming them.... Read More
Watson Ranch Vineyard is perched on a steep hillside overlooking the San Pablo Bay at the southernmost end of the Napa Valley. Exposed and unprotected from the elements, soils at Watson Ranch are composed of calcareous clay over... Read More
Au Bon Climat has been making balanced, food friendly Chardonnays since 1982. Even in the early 2000s when ripe, oaky Chardonnays were all the rage, Au Bon Climat stuck to a more subtle and refined style, with minerality and intensity.... Read More
This wine is hand-crafted from select Chardonnay vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley growing region. It's balanced and bright with concentrated flavors of creamy lemon custard, poached pear, almond and spice.... Read More
Ostréa, the French word for oysters, refers to the limestone in the vineyards that resemble the mollusc. This unoaked Chardonnay comes from 25+ year old vines and is aged in stainless steel for 16 months. It has delicious... Read More
Planted in the winter of 1946-47, this is the second oldest Chardonnay planting in California (the oldest is a year older and located in Napa). This vineyard has been farmed organically since the beginning and produces exceptionally... Read More
A wildly complex white wine that's not for the faint at heart. Understand well that this delicious, dry wine is anything but ordinary. Tangy with roasted hazelnuts, citrus rind and mineral abound. Drink lightly chilled. Comes... Read More
This is an estate, and a winemaker, that does everything well, but there’s no denying that Étienne has an especially deft touch with whites. The “Clos du Château” bottling, which Étienne has... Read More
Domaine des Crets is a newish project from two Burgundy obsessives who recently found their way to an organic estate in the Maconnais. Their Mâcon-Villages, with delicate citrus flavors, has a wonderful balance between liveliness,... Read More
The vineyards are 100% Chardonnay in Quintaine, a special “climat” of Clessé and are over 60 years old. Producers like the Janins are part of the tiny minority in Macon that hand harvest and barrel ferment (less... Read More
This aromatic white Burgundy soars out of the glass, with aromas of citrus blossom, stone fruit and ginger. The wine is juicy with plenty of concentration yet is wrapped tightly by a chiseled, mineral finish that goes on and on.... Read More
As is almost invariably the case, Dauvissat's 2020 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is sensual and perfumed, wafting from the glass with aromas of orange oil, peach, jasmine and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping,... Read More
Crisp and elegant with a brief hint of matchstick reduction upon opening. This wine is filled with lemon and chamomile aromatics that are carried through the finish by bright acidity. Barrel fermentation in neutral oak and native... Read More
Cool-climate Chardonnay from a star of the Sonoma Coast, Ehren Jordan. This Chardonnay has citrus-driven aromas, with a sprinkling of yellow apples and pineapples. The wine has notes of refreshing minerality, a touch of well-integrated... Read More
Amidst the cold and rugged conditions, Flowers Chardonnay enlightens with a stunningly pure and vibrant character. At Flowers, the believe in crafting distinctive and complex wines that truly reflect a sense of place. With this... Read More
Chardonnay carries a certain amount of baggage for many people, which sucks if it means they miss out on such a beautiful variety. We work with old-vine, Chardonnay that retains downright nervy acidity even through barrel aging... Read More
The 2017 Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton has a wonderfully open, inviting nose of honey-drizzled hazelnuts, apple pie, clotted cream, baked peaches, allspice and crushed stone. The medium-bodied palate is creamy textured and savory... Read More
The Verve Chardonnay is Heart & Hands' bright, vivacious, austere expression of the Chardonnay grape. This vibrant wine was crafted via a 66% stainless steel fermentation with the balance barrel fermented in neutral French... Read More
Troësmes is the very sunny eastern end of Beauroy, a bullnose end of a ridge which faces due south and can get hot. While the sun is here in this wine, the 2020 has retained tension and a firmness, and behind the weight and... Read More
100% Chardonnay. From hand-harvested estate vines averaging 20-25 years on clay-limestone soils. Natural-yeast-fermented—like all of Manciat's wines—and in this case aged in steel tank only. Sustainably farmed.... Read More
Jean-Philippe Fichet represents the third generation of winemakers in his family. In recent years, he has developed relationships with growers in 'cooler' terroirs in Rully and the Hautes Cotes de Beaune to expand his... Read More
Light in ripeness and light in the mouth, this has flavors of citrus fruit, lemon peel and fresh salad greens. The acidity has been kept in check, so the overall balance is excellent. It's a good choice for a light supper... Read More
Domaine de la Boissonneuse is a single holding of 11 biodynamic hectares, which contains kimmeridgian soil of exceptionally high quality, with very fine minerals.The 30 year-old vines grow on interspersed layers of limestone and... Read More