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Chardonnay

 

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Found 26 wines

Chardonnay

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Josh Cellars Reserve North Coast Chardonnay 2022, California, USA

Gold medal winner By the GlassPub & Bar

So approachable, and great bang for buck, with round, rich, well-integrated oak, and acidity that's present but not overpowering, as well as some persistent, ripe fruit.'
Matthew O’Donnell, Number One at The Balmoral Hotel.

'Appealing aromas of pineapple, melon and grilled toast, with good freshness and appealing acid balance. A good option to list by the glass.'
Rebecca Mitchell, consultant sommelier

£16.78 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

Robert Mondavi Winery, The Estate Carneros Chardonnay 2022, Napa Valley, California, USA

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

Attractive aromas of sea buckthorn and Cape gooseberry upfront, with a touch of vanilla and custard cream. There's outstanding flavour integration here, and delicious ripeness too, with tropical notes of mango interlaced with butterscotch. Very well balanced, with lovely complexity and harmony, and exceptional length.'
Rebecca Mitchell, consultant sommelier.

'Lovely bright notes of ripe red apple and butterscotch, with tart gooseberry too - a wonderful food-pairing wine.'
Stephanie Robertson, Joel Robuchon Group.

£43.76 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe

Kaiken, Ultra Chardonnay 2024, Uco Valley/Luján de Cuyo, Argentina

Gold medal winner By the Glass

Delicious, with lovely ripeness of citrus and stone fruits, and a great mouthfeel of fine lees and large oak.'
Jaewon Jeong, Amazónico London.

'Notes of butter and apricot jam, with some subtle secondary character adding some nice complexity on the nose, with a palate that's refreshing and balanced.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

£18.99 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Balfour Winery, Signature Chardonnay 2023, Kent, England

Silver medal winner

There's good intensity of oak flavour in good balance with the structure here, with good complexity of flavours too, including crème fraîche and vanilla.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'A waxy, ripe nose leads to a palate that's quite long, with good acidity to balance.'
Gioele Musco, Mamie Good.

£20.00 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Heirloom Vineyards, Assen's Fortalice Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2025, Australia

Silver medal winner

With its lime, lemon and stone fruit profile, and notes of peach and apricot, this is creamy and full-bodied, with good acidity and some additional notes of vanilla.'
Andrea Altavilla, consultant sommelier.

'Fresh and crisp, with notes of stone fruit and vanilla, as well as some white mushroom.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

£18.82 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

El Enemigo, Chardonnay 2023, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Argentina

Silver medal winner

A complex, mineral and fruity wine.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Lilibet's Mayfair.

'Notes of smoke and lime zest on the nose, leading to a full palate with lots of white peach and blossom, and a good finish.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

£20.05 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Undurraga, Terroir Hunter Chardonnay 2023, Quebrada Seca, Limarí Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Rounded, with notes of lemon curd and subtle oak - elegant, big and fresh .'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

'A pronounced, creamy and complex wine.'
Razvan Dumitrescu, Trishna.

'Some good malolactic character and oak management here, with a good mid palate too.'
Elton Muço, 84 Pall Mall.

£19.17 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Craggy Range Vineyards, Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

A fresh and vibrant wine, with some delicate oak, and notes of green fruit.'
Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Restaurants.

'A delicate, floral nose, with some orchard fruit and zesty lemon peel, leading to a delicate palate with nice acidity and minerality that shines.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£19.85 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Lake Chalice, The Raptor Chardonnay 2022, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

Great use of oak, with notes of vanilla and sweet spices joining ripe citrus fruit and baked apple. This is long lasting and well balanced.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'A smart, taut wine with great tension and salinity, and some steely minerality.'
Dion Wai, Cabotte.

£18.14 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Neudorf, Chardonnay, Tiritiri, Neudorf 2023, Nelson, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

Aromas of ripe apple and candied citrus fruit, and a creamy note too, leading to a ripe, well-rounded palate with notes of vanilla and ripe fruit, and a long finish.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'Good concentration here, with a charming umami character on the palate.'
Cong Cong Bo, Amphora Cambridge.

£20.29 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Saint Clair, Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

Aromas of vanilla, sweet spices, ripe apple and a touch of smoke, with a vibrant, generous palate showing some crisp, zesty acidity.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'There's good balance of oak here, with some good fruit and notes of marzipan, and a creamy texture.'
Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Restaurants

£18.86 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Pyramid Valley, Chardonnay 2022, North Canterbury, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

A rich style, with real density, and notes of ripe stone fruit alongside some yoghurt, sawdust and a chalkiness too.'
Dion Wai, Cabotte.

'Ripe stone fruit joined by smoke and vanilla, and a nuttiness, as well as a touch of sage. Great texture on the palate - big and intense.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£32.12 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Mulline Vintners, Portarlington Chardonnay 2022, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Silver medal winner

An intense nose of lemon and lime, with additional nutty almond, leads to a creamy yet mineral palate.'
Andrea Altavilla, consultant sommelier.

'A rich rounded texture, with a tropical, candied character, and a bit honeyed too.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

£27.15 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

Mount Mary, Chardonnay 2018, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Silver medal winner

There's good intensity and minerality here, with some fine stone fruit aromas of peach and apricot.'
Andrea Altavilla, consultant sommelier.

'Tropical notes joined by some herbs and well handled oak, and with a touch of mushroom on the finish.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

£37.99 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

Kaiken, Divina Chardonnay 2024, Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, Argentina

Silver medal winner

Notes of lemon, as well as candied lemon, alongside mango and pineapple too.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Lilibet's Mayfair.

'Delicate on the nose, with a floral undertone.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

'Good intensity, and value for money too.'
Levente Movik, Los Mochis City.

£18.99 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Trefethen Family Winery, Eshcol White 2023, California, USA

Silver medal winner

Opening with tropical aromas of mango and pineapple, this is fresh and clean on the palate, with a nice acid structure and appealing fruit. A pairing for grilled chicken and mango skewers.'
Rebecca Mitchell, consultant sommelier.

'Notes of candied citrus with some butter and toast, and nice integration of oak.'
Matthew O’Donnell, Number One at The Balmoral Hotel.

£18.42 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Robert Mondavi Winery, Reserve To Kalon Fumé Blanc 2022, Napa Valley, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

Subtle apricot and quince aromas, and a little sweaty too, leading to Cape gooseberry and coconut cream on a palate that has a tart edge.'
Rebecca Mitchell, consultant sommelier.

'Some salinity here, and great acidity.'
Ramiro Fernandez, Galvin La Chapelle.

£58.25 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe

Viña Cobos, Felino Chardonnay 2024, Luján de Cuyo/Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

This opens with some nutty aromas, and notes of stone fruit too, while remaining quite delicate on the nose.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

'Some phenolic grip on the palate here.'
Jaewon Jeong, Amazónico London.

£15.56 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Bodega Los Haroldos, Estate Chardonnay 2024, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

Easy to drink, and good value for money too, with notes of citrus, green apple and green pear.'
Levente Movik, Los Mochis City.

'Peach yoghurt and banana notes on both the nose and the palate, with a ripe finish.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

£11.78 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Lismore Estate Vineyards, Chardonnay 2022, Cape South Coast, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

Sweet notes of ripe yellow fruit here, as well as some spices like vanilla and nutmeg.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

'Fruit forward on the nose, with notes of peach, coconut and almond, leading to a lean, nutty and buttery finish. Easy drinking and nicely balanced.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

£27.54 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Langmeil Winery, Barossa Spring Fever Chardonnay 2025, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Tropical character of melon and pineapple, with good acidity and focus on primary fruit.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'Fresh and mineral, with a zesty profile of lemon and lime, and very good balance.'
Andrea Altavilla, consultant sommelier.

£12.79 Size: 75cl Berkmann Wine Cellars

Robert Oatley, Wildflower Chardonnay 2023, Margaret River/Pemberton, Australia

Bronze medal winner

A crisp and clean style, with notes of ripe citrus here, and a slightly tropical element too, joined by some limestone minerality.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'Lemon and lime profile, with good acidity and minerality.'
Andrea Altavilla, consultant sommelier.

£13.00 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Castelnau Wine Agencies, Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay 2022, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

A vibrant gold hue, and a touch resinous on the nose, with a hint of lanolin and some mild quince notes too.'
Rebecca Mitchell, consultant sommelier.

'A superb wine, complex and elegant, with a creamy and mineral palate and a long finish.'
Ramiro Fernandez, Galvin La Chapelle.

£15.18 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Castelnau Wine Agencies, Groenlandberg Chardonnay 2022, Elgin, Cape South Coast, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

Well rounded fruit, and a savoury element too.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

'A hint of smoke, and a nuttiness, with lean acidity and some buttery, peachy flavours.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

'Elegant use of oak, with a ripe yellow fruit character - this would be great with grilled seafood.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

£0.00 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Australian Vintage, Tempus Two Copper Series Wilde Chardonnay 2021, Hunter Valley, Australia

Bronze medal winner

A deep golden colour, with very ripe fruit, like toasted pineapple and lemon jam, and honey too, leading to crisp acidity and a touch of reduction, with intense vanilla to finish.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'Fresh and vibrant, with a stone fruit profile of peach and apricot.'
Andrea Altavilla, consultant sommelier.

£14.44 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Bar Dog, Chardonnay 2022, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

A smoky, toasty nose leading to a round palate with enough acidity to balance. One for richer dishes, like Christmas turkey.'
Matthew O’Donnell, Number One at The Balmoral Hotel.

'A pleasant cigar box note alongside peach and a floral element - a good wine by the glass.'
Stephanie Robertson, Joel Robuchon Group.

£13.11 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks