White
North and South America are home to some of the most exciting and innovative white wine producers in the world. From crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blancs to rich and complex Chardonnays, these regions have a diverse range of terroirs and climates that produce exceptional white wines.
In North America, some of the most famous vineyards producing white wines include Napa Valley's Robert Mondavi Winery, known for their full-bodied and rich Chardonnays. Another renowned producer is Washington State's Chateau Ste. Michelle, which produces a range of white wines including Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay.
In South America, Chile's Casablanca Valley is known for producing some of the best white wines in the region, with renowned vineyards such as Viña Casablanca and Matetic Vineyards. These vineyards produce delicious Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs, and even lesser-known varietals such as Gewürztraminer and Riesling.
Argentina's Mendoza region is also gaining a reputation for its white wines, particularly its Torrontés, which is a floral and aromatic white wine that pairs well with spicy foods.
Other notable white wine regions in North America include Canada's Niagara Peninsula, which produces crisp and refreshing Rieslings and Sauvignon Blancs, and Oregon's Willamette Valley, which is known for its crisp and acidic Pinot Gris.
In South America, Uruguay's coastal region of Canelones is emerging as a producer of elegant and mineral-driven white wines made from grapes such as Albariño and Chardonnay.
Overall, the white wines of North and South America offer a wide range of styles and flavors, from crisp and refreshing to rich and complex. With their commitment to quality and innovation, these regions are sure to continue producing exceptional white wines that can compete with the best in the world.
White
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)
At almost 5,000-feet elevation in the cool of the region, growing deep in rocky soils, the light-bodied 2022 Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard White Stones features compellingly grippy texture that excites the palate. Like its sister, White Bones, it sees 12-16 months in used French oak barrel, coaxing a light touch of spice from the wood. Herbal, earthy, and textural above all, it sings in buzzy acidity and yet retains a refined mouthfeel of length and complex angles, digging deep into ethereal flavors of lemon rind and wet stone. Drink now through 2042. This is incredibly delicious.Inc. VAT£257.53 -
Emanating exquisite sophistication, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a sublime expression of artisanal California winemaking. This varietal is meticulously crafted by esteemed winemaker Bibiana González Rave in the verdant vineyards of the Russian River Valley. Taking cues from her Columbian roots and French winemaking training, Rave masterfully coaxes complexity and character from every grape.
Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a Syrah-based wine with a hint of Viognier, a combination that tantalisingly interweaves floral elements with sumptuous dark fruit flavours. It possesses a remarkable balance of robust structure and polished tannins, brought to harmonious perfection via 14 months of French oak maturation.
In line with Cattleya's 'wine as art' ethos, each bottle is a singularly unique experience, symbolising Rave's adroit translation of terroir into taste. For the discerning wine lover, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 represents an opportunity to relish a gratifying splash of Californian viticultural virtuosity.
Inc. VAT£379.49 -
(6x75cl) 2020Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Coming from the pure shale soils of a site perched 1800 feet above the fog line, the 2020 Chardonnay Peter Martin Ray is more savory and compact, with white mushroom, peach skin, and a slate-like minerality. The palate is rounder and has a more glycerin feel relative to the rest, with pineapple, orange blossom, and beeswax. Drink over the next 10 or more years.Inc. VAT£448.51 -
(6x75cl) 2017The Ceritas Porter Bass Chardonnay 2017 is a majestic specimen, elegantly crafted from old-vine Chardonnay grapes from the iconic Porter Bass vineyard in Russian River Valley, California. The vineyard is managed with a rigorous Biodynamic programme, producing grapes in harmonious alignment with nature. Created by renowned husband-and-wife team, John and Phoebe Raytek, Ceritas is reputed for its exceptional focus on terroir expression.
This 2017 Chardonnay reveals a complex profile of fresh citrus, crunchy green apple and mineral undertones. Reflective of its cool-climate origin, acidity is superbly poised, providing a lively counterpoint to the wine's rich, unctuous texture. Aged in French oak barrels, the wine displays just a whisper of toasted brioche, allowing the pristine fruit character to retain the limelight. With its persistent, resonating finish, the Ceritas Porter Bass Chardonnay 2017 is an embodiment of California's remarkable viticulture capabilities.
Inc. VAT£545.60 -
Renowned for its exceptional character, the Ceritas Bailhache Sauvignon Blanc 2020 hails from the prestigious winemaker Ceritas, set within the heart of California's esteemed Sonoma Coast. Each bottle encapsulates the ideal maritime climate and diverse soil, which culminate to produce nuanced acidity levels and complex flavour profiles. The Ceritas Bailhache Sauvignon Blanc 2020 boasts a vibrant mix of ripe citrus, stone fruits, and subtle mineral undertones, underpinned by a lively crispness that makes it exceedingly palatable.
The esteemed winemaker, John Raytek, adheres strictly to organic farming methods and minimalist winemaking; this approach lets the unique terroir of each carefully chosen vineyard express itself fully within the wine. Grown on mature vines that grace the high slopes of the Bailhache Vineyard, each grape is meticulously handpicked at peak ripeness, simultaneously ensuring the utmost quality and preserving the delicate balance of the wine.
Indulge in the Ceritas Bailhache Sauvignon Blanc 2020, an embodiment of the complexity and elegance of Californian terroir.
Inc. VAT£291.86 -
(6x75cl) 2021Jeb Dunnuck (95)
From the DuMOL’s GVR Estate Vineyard, the medium straw-hued 2021 Chardonnay Carex is savory and briny, bringing forward more richness and broadness with its aromas of chamomile, yellow pear, and savory broth. On the palate, it has outstanding texture and tension, is packed with ripe yellow apple and fresh earth, and has a crunchy texture and a long finish. Drink 2024-2036.Inc. VAT£507.28 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The 2022 Chardonnay Carex comes from a slightly colder vineyard than TBH and takes a silver/yellow hue in the glass. On opening, it reveals lovely, savory aromatics of candle wax, fresh apple, lemon balm, and crushed stone. Medium-bodied, it’s fantastic on the palate, with notes of rocky earth, a great mineral texture, fresh, mouthwatering lift, and great length. Drink it over the coming 12 or so years.Inc. VAT£459.04 -
(6x75cl) 2023Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2023 Chardonnay Carex is a bright straw/yellow color. It has delicate, fresh reduction and is refreshing and expressive, with aromas of sea spray, jasmine, lemon balm, and elegant toasted spice. The palate has fantastic structure and is laser-focused and refreshing, with brilliant transparency and a chalky texture. Carex comes from the DuMOL estate and the Wente Hyde selection of Chardonnay, planted with meter-by-meter spacing. Drink 2026-2038.Inc. VAT£445.84 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
From an esteemed vineyard planted in the 1980s, the 2022 Chardonnay Charles is a highly appealing and attractive wine out of the gate. On opening, it pours a bright silver straw hue and is forward and highly expressive with notes of salted pineapple, fresh citrus blossoms, orange zest, and lifted mineral accents. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, it boasts wonderful fresh, juicy intensity through the palate. It is emblematic of the 2022 vintage, which offers a wide drinking window, as it’s a pleasure to drink now, and it should have some real longevity over the coming 10-12 years.Inc. VAT£459.04 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Chardonnay Zephyr pours a vibrant straw with green highlights and opens in the glass to notes of lime blossom, chive, and hints of tropical fruit and sea spray. It retains ripeness throughout, with fresh lime, green apple, white flowers, and fresh herbs, as well as saline and sea spray. Drink this over the next decade.Inc. VAT£520.24 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
A bright straw hue, the 2022 Chardonnay Trout Gulch is bright and lifted with fresh, savory aromas of lemon balm, saline, fresh apples, and white flowers. Medium-bodied, it has a lovely floating feel, with a pithy, chalky texture, pure lime freshness, and good lift on the finish. Drink 2025-2035.Inc. VAT£373.14 -
James Suckling (99)
The tension and density are so in balance, showing flint and matchstick notes. Full-bodied, creamy and very salty with a long, focused finish. Love the tight, subdued character here. A thoughtful, serious wine that needs contemplation. Drinkable now, but better in 2022 and onwards.Inc. VAT£587.60 -
James Suckling (97)
There’s real direction and clarity to this white with sliced dried apples, crushed stones and minerals on the nose, as well as hints of biscuit and praline. Some honeysuckle and lemon-grass undertones, too. It’s full-bodied, yet very tight and lively with a line of fresh acidity running through the palate, providing energy and depth. From the owner of Chacra and Burgundy’s Jean-Marc Roulot. Drinkable now, but much better in three to four years. Try after 2023.Inc. VAT£522.72 -
James Suckling (98)
This is probably the finest answer to Puligny or Meursault in Argentina and it will be hard to pass by. Beautiful brioche notes give a fine creaminess with mineral, fine reduction, beeswax and a hint of white sesame to the lemon curd. Extremely textured and tense on the palate with fresh, medium acidity and a long, long finish. This is all about texture and purity. Also intellectual. Drink or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes.Inc. VAT£543.49 -
Vinous (91)
Bright light yellow. Lively aromas of nectarine and peach are complemented by a sexy leesy nuance. Highly concentrated, savory wine with terrific saline mineral intensity to its rather plush stone fruit and lemon flavors. Densely packed, deep and vibrant, this fully ripe Chardonnay finishes with excellent palate-coating length. (12.5% alcohol; star Meursault winemaker Jean-Marc Roulot consults on Chardonnay at Bodega Chacra)Inc. VAT£313.46 -
James Suckling (97)
I love the beautiful aromas of sliced apples, pears and pear blossom. Cookies. Honey. Straw. Full-bodied yet very sleek and polished. Extremely smooth and refined. Hints of cream and lightly toasted nuts and praline. Very, very long and persistent. Fantastic wine made with Burgundy’s famous winemaker, Roulot.Inc. VAT£555.86 -
Vinous (95)
The 2020 Chardonnay Mainqué was made in partnership with the Burgundy winemaker Jean Marc Roulot with grapes from an old vineyard in Mainqué, Río Negro. Seventy-three percent of the wine was aged in mostly used French barrels, the rest in concrete tanks for 11 months. Yellow in the glass. The clear, expressive nose presents notes of acacia, hawthorn and honey with hints of pear and apple. Subtle aromas from the aging process enhance the complexity. Saline with expressive freshness, the flow is delicate while ginger notes develop at the back of the mouth. A rich, nuanced, vibrant wine.Inc. VAT£499.92 -
(6x75cl) 2021Wine Advocate (94)
The 2021 Mainqué Chardonnay is the second white here, produced by Jean-Marc Roulot from 40-year-old ungrafted vines in Mainqué in the Lunita property (where they regrafted the vines to Chardonnay), where they work with cover crops, no chemicals and bees. It fermented with indigenous yeasts, 70% in French oak barrels and 10% each in clay amphorae, concrete egg and stainless steel, and it matured for nine months, 70% in barrel and 10% each in concrete and stainless steel. It has the precision and purity of Roulot, which to a certain extent is the result of thorough work with the press. "He sent us the press program," Piero told me. "And we now have two presses. We are learning." When I thought about what was in common between the reds and the whites, I came up with three words: precision, purity and elegance. It has notes of white flowers and a touch of fennel and other aromatic herbs. It was harvested early in the morning and in the season, and the wine is light and refreshing, ethereal, weightless and with purity and precision. It's a delight! 24,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2021.Inc. VAT£259.24 -
James Suckling (97)
Such a flinty nose that delivers a full package of minerality. Quarry, chalk, gun powder and lime. The nose really speaks to you. Creamy and textured on the palate with bright but chiselled acidity and real tension. One of the best Mainque’s ever? Chacra’s answer to fine Chablis. Drink or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes.Inc. VAT£321.49 -
(12x75cl) 2021The Chanin Alamos Chardonnay 2021, a splendid example of Californian winemaking finesse, exudes pronounced aromas of citrus, pear and acacia blossom. Crafted by the acclaimed winemaker, Gavin Chanin, this fine wine hails from the Alamos vineyard situated in Santa Barbara County. It is renowned for cool, foggy climates and calcareous soils rendering it an impeccable terroir for growing Chardonnay grapes. Artisanal in nature, Chanin adheres to traditional winemaking methods including manual harvesting, native yeast fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels. Laced with hints of vanilla and toasted almond, this vibrantly fruity Chardonnay delivers balanced acidity and an enduring finish – a testament to Chanin's deftness and commitment to producing site-specific, Burgundy styles in California. Allow the Chanin Alamos Chardonnay 2021 to breathe before consumption to experience its full complexity. Epitomising the harmonious blend of Californian terroir and Burgundian craftsmanship, this wine adds a note of sophistication to any occasion.
Inc. VAT£713.21 -
(12x75cl) 2022Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Rocking levels of stone fruits, honeysuckle, toasted spices, and brioche-like notes all emerge from the 2022 Chardonnay Los Alamos Vineyard, a medium-bodied, forward, supple Chardonay that shines for its purity and balance. As with most 2022s, it has a soft, forward style that just begs to be drunk. It should keep for 4-6 years.Inc. VAT£503.80 -
(12x75cl) 2018Celebrating the rich harvest of California's famed Santa Maria Valley, Chanin Bien Nacido Chardonnay 2018 shines as a connoisseur’s delight. Gavin Chanin, the artisan behind Chanin Wine Company, is renowned for his commitment to meticulous handcrafting and dedication to revealing the unique essence of each vineyard. This elegant Chardonnay is an exquisite testament to his craft.
Produced from grapes hand-picked from the historic Bien Nacido vineyards, this Chardonnay undergoes barrel fermentation in French oak, and subsequent ageing for about a year, resulting in an intrinsic balance of vibrant fruit flavours and integrated oak accents. The opulent strawberry, peach and hints of toasted almond intermingle seamlessly with its bright acidity and palpable minerality.
Inspired by vibrant Californian terroir, the Chanin Bien Nacido Chardonnay 2018 stands as a shining embodiment of the producer’s minimalist winemaking approach, producing chardonnays that demonstrate authenticity, purity and varietal expression. A true virtuoso of the vine.
Inc. VAT£710.81 -
(12x75cl) 2022Vinous (95)
The 2022 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard is bright, aromatic and penetrating, with terrific cut that drives right through the mid-palate and finish. Lemon confit, slate, crushed flowers and white pepper all race through the mouth. This taut, expressive Chardonnay has so much to offer. Gavin Chanin certainly got the most out of his fruit from I and L Blocks.Inc. VAT£584.64 -
(12x75cl) 2018Experience the premium sophistication of Chanin Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay 2018. An exquisite product from the famed Californian producer, Gavin Chanin, known globally for his artistic flair in viniculture. This masterly crafted wine originates from the revered Sanford & Benedict vineyard, Santa Barbara County, California's oldest, continuously producing Chardonnay vineyard.
The alluring Chanin Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay 2018 is created with grapes carefully hand-harvested, fermented using native yeasts, and aged in French oak barrels for a year – a traditional process exuding superior craftsmanship. This fine wine captivates with a remarkable balance of intense citrus fruits, structured minerality, and an underpin of delicate oak.
Your palate shall be enchanted by its vibrant acidity and nuanced complexity, promising an impressive evolutionary potential. Savour the Chanin Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay 2018, a harmonious fusion of Californian sunshine and world-class winemaking brilliance.
Inc. VAT£690.41 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
Right up there with the best Chardonnays Chile, and South America, has ever produced. This stunning wine comes from five specific blocks within the Quebrada Secain Limarí. Tangy, chiselled and refined, with very stylish oak. It’s the kind of thing that could embarrass a range of Puligny-Montrachet Premiers Crus in a blind tasting. Simply stunningInc. VAT£322.32 -
(12x75cl) 2021Inc. VAT£572.81 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The 2018 Chardonnay opens with apple pie, baked quince, lemon curd and melon touches with notes of guava, dried hay, toast and a lovely underlying spiciness. Medium to full-bodied and rounded in the mouth, it has intense, ripe, savory fruits with honey-nut accents, lifted by mouthwatering freshness and finishing long.Inc. VAT£441.76 -
Vinous (92)
The 2020 Chardonnay Dimandes Grande Reserve comes from Campo Los Andes, Uco Valley, and spent 12 months aging in French barrels, 50% of them new. Pale green in the glass. The intense, complex nose presents cedar, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, creamed corn and pear. The oaky flavors continue in the mouth, where the wine starts out indulgently with a packaged flow that is sculpted by the wood while maintaining a fruity character. The finish, however, is dominated by toasted almonds and caramel. A well-executed exercise in style.Inc. VAT£179.60 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous (94)
The 2021 Chardonnay Grande Reserve DiamAndes de Uco from Vista Flores was half aged for twelve months in barrels. Green in the glass. The complex nose offers flan, vanilla and pencil box alongside measured apple and peach notes. Creamy with an expansive flow, the malic freshness and tension combine to enhance the palate and stretch out the long, caramel-laced finish. A well-executed, classical wine made more nuanced by the cool year.Inc. VAT£202.52 -
(6x75cl) 2021Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of white wines with the DiamAndes De Uco Viognier 2021. Nested in the heart of Argentina's pristine Uco Valley, this pristine wine is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the region. A quintessential offering from the esteemed DiamAndes winery, this viognier is expertly crafted, marrying modern techniques with traditional expertise.
The DiamAndes De Uco Viognier 2021 starts its journey in unique, high-altitude vineyards, benefitting from the unparalleled terroir of the Andean foothills. The grapes are carefully harvested, then gently pressed and fermented in French oak barrels, securing their expressive and delicate flavour.
This singular varietal offers an exciting bouquet of white flowers, apricot and exotic fruits with subtle toasted notes. On the palate, it combines the perfect balance of freshness, roundness and elegance. The DiamAndes De Uco Viognier 2021 is more than just a wine, it's an unforgettable sensory journey. A must-add to your collection.
Inc. VAT£232.16
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)
At almost 5,000-feet elevation in the cool of the region, growing deep in rocky soils, the light-bodied 2022 Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard White Stones features compellingly grippy texture that excites the palate. Like its sister, White Bones, it sees 12-16 months in used French oak barrel, coaxing a light touch of spice from the wood. Herbal, earthy, and textural above all, it sings in buzzy acidity and yet retains a refined mouthfeel of length and complex angles, digging deep into ethereal flavors of lemon rind and wet stone. Drink now through 2042. This is incredibly delicious.In Bond£206.00 -
Emanating exquisite sophistication, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a sublime expression of artisanal California winemaking. This varietal is meticulously crafted by esteemed winemaker Bibiana González Rave in the verdant vineyards of the Russian River Valley. Taking cues from her Columbian roots and French winemaking training, Rave masterfully coaxes complexity and character from every grape.
Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a Syrah-based wine with a hint of Viognier, a combination that tantalisingly interweaves floral elements with sumptuous dark fruit flavours. It possesses a remarkable balance of robust structure and polished tannins, brought to harmonious perfection via 14 months of French oak maturation.
In line with Cattleya's 'wine as art' ethos, each bottle is a singularly unique experience, symbolising Rave's adroit translation of terroir into taste. For the discerning wine lover, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 represents an opportunity to relish a gratifying splash of Californian viticultural virtuosity.
In Bond£297.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Coming from the pure shale soils of a site perched 1800 feet above the fog line, the 2020 Chardonnay Peter Martin Ray is more savory and compact, with white mushroom, peach skin, and a slate-like minerality. The palate is rounder and has a more glycerin feel relative to the rest, with pineapple, orange blossom, and beeswax. Drink over the next 10 or more years.In Bond£357.73 -
(6x75cl) 2017
The Ceritas Porter Bass Chardonnay 2017 is a majestic specimen, elegantly crafted from old-vine Chardonnay grapes from the iconic Porter Bass vineyard in Russian River Valley, California. The vineyard is managed with a rigorous Biodynamic programme, producing grapes in harmonious alignment with nature. Created by renowned husband-and-wife team, John and Phoebe Raytek, Ceritas is reputed for its exceptional focus on terroir expression.
This 2017 Chardonnay reveals a complex profile of fresh citrus, crunchy green apple and mineral undertones. Reflective of its cool-climate origin, acidity is superbly poised, providing a lively counterpoint to the wine's rich, unctuous texture. Aged in French oak barrels, the wine displays just a whisper of toasted brioche, allowing the pristine fruit character to retain the limelight. With its persistent, resonating finish, the Ceritas Porter Bass Chardonnay 2017 is an embodiment of California's remarkable viticulture capabilities.
In Bond£434.00 -
Renowned for its exceptional character, the Ceritas Bailhache Sauvignon Blanc 2020 hails from the prestigious winemaker Ceritas, set within the heart of California's esteemed Sonoma Coast. Each bottle encapsulates the ideal maritime climate and diverse soil, which culminate to produce nuanced acidity levels and complex flavour profiles. The Ceritas Bailhache Sauvignon Blanc 2020 boasts a vibrant mix of ripe citrus, stone fruits, and subtle mineral undertones, underpinned by a lively crispness that makes it exceedingly palatable.
The esteemed winemaker, John Raytek, adheres strictly to organic farming methods and minimalist winemaking; this approach lets the unique terroir of each carefully chosen vineyard express itself fully within the wine. Grown on mature vines that grace the high slopes of the Bailhache Vineyard, each grape is meticulously handpicked at peak ripeness, simultaneously ensuring the utmost quality and preserving the delicate balance of the wine.
Indulge in the Ceritas Bailhache Sauvignon Blanc 2020, an embodiment of the complexity and elegance of Californian terroir.
In Bond£226.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
From the DuMOL’s GVR Estate Vineyard, the medium straw-hued 2021 Chardonnay Carex is savory and briny, bringing forward more richness and broadness with its aromas of chamomile, yellow pear, and savory broth. On the palate, it has outstanding texture and tension, is packed with ripe yellow apple and fresh earth, and has a crunchy texture and a long finish. Drink 2024-2036.In Bond£402.06 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The 2022 Chardonnay Carex comes from a slightly colder vineyard than TBH and takes a silver/yellow hue in the glass. On opening, it reveals lovely, savory aromatics of candle wax, fresh apple, lemon balm, and crushed stone. Medium-bodied, it’s fantastic on the palate, with notes of rocky earth, a great mineral texture, fresh, mouthwatering lift, and great length. Drink it over the coming 12 or so years.In Bond£366.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2023 Chardonnay Carex is a bright straw/yellow color. It has delicate, fresh reduction and is refreshing and expressive, with aromas of sea spray, jasmine, lemon balm, and elegant toasted spice. The palate has fantastic structure and is laser-focused and refreshing, with brilliant transparency and a chalky texture. Carex comes from the DuMOL estate and the Wente Hyde selection of Chardonnay, planted with meter-by-meter spacing. Drink 2026-2038.In Bond£355.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
From an esteemed vineyard planted in the 1980s, the 2022 Chardonnay Charles is a highly appealing and attractive wine out of the gate. On opening, it pours a bright silver straw hue and is forward and highly expressive with notes of salted pineapple, fresh citrus blossoms, orange zest, and lifted mineral accents. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, it boasts wonderful fresh, juicy intensity through the palate. It is emblematic of the 2022 vintage, which offers a wide drinking window, as it’s a pleasure to drink now, and it should have some real longevity over the coming 10-12 years.In Bond£366.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Chardonnay Zephyr pours a vibrant straw with green highlights and opens in the glass to notes of lime blossom, chive, and hints of tropical fruit and sea spray. It retains ripeness throughout, with fresh lime, green apple, white flowers, and fresh herbs, as well as saline and sea spray. Drink this over the next decade.In Bond£417.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
A bright straw hue, the 2022 Chardonnay Trout Gulch is bright and lifted with fresh, savory aromas of lemon balm, saline, fresh apples, and white flowers. Medium-bodied, it has a lovely floating feel, with a pithy, chalky texture, pure lime freshness, and good lift on the finish. Drink 2025-2035.In Bond£294.00 -
James Suckling (99)
The tension and density are so in balance, showing flint and matchstick notes. Full-bodied, creamy and very salty with a long, focused finish. Love the tight, subdued character here. A thoughtful, serious wine that needs contemplation. Drinkable now, but better in 2022 and onwards.In Bond£469.00 -
James Suckling (97)
There’s real direction and clarity to this white with sliced dried apples, crushed stones and minerals on the nose, as well as hints of biscuit and praline. Some honeysuckle and lemon-grass undertones, too. It’s full-bodied, yet very tight and lively with a line of fresh acidity running through the palate, providing energy and depth. From the owner of Chacra and Burgundy’s Jean-Marc Roulot. Drinkable now, but much better in three to four years. Try after 2023.In Bond£417.00 -
James Suckling (98)
This is probably the finest answer to Puligny or Meursault in Argentina and it will be hard to pass by. Beautiful brioche notes give a fine creaminess with mineral, fine reduction, beeswax and a hint of white sesame to the lemon curd. Extremely textured and tense on the palate with fresh, medium acidity and a long, long finish. This is all about texture and purity. Also intellectual. Drink or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes.In Bond£435.00 -
Vinous (91)
Bright light yellow. Lively aromas of nectarine and peach are complemented by a sexy leesy nuance. Highly concentrated, savory wine with terrific saline mineral intensity to its rather plush stone fruit and lemon flavors. Densely packed, deep and vibrant, this fully ripe Chardonnay finishes with excellent palate-coating length. (12.5% alcohol; star Meursault winemaker Jean-Marc Roulot consults on Chardonnay at Bodega Chacra)In Bond£244.00 -
James Suckling (97)
I love the beautiful aromas of sliced apples, pears and pear blossom. Cookies. Honey. Straw. Full-bodied yet very sleek and polished. Extremely smooth and refined. Hints of cream and lightly toasted nuts and praline. Very, very long and persistent. Fantastic wine made with Burgundy’s famous winemaker, Roulot.In Bond£446.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2020 Chardonnay Mainqué was made in partnership with the Burgundy winemaker Jean Marc Roulot with grapes from an old vineyard in Mainqué, Río Negro. Seventy-three percent of the wine was aged in mostly used French barrels, the rest in concrete tanks for 11 months. Yellow in the glass. The clear, expressive nose presents notes of acacia, hawthorn and honey with hints of pear and apple. Subtle aromas from the aging process enhance the complexity. Saline with expressive freshness, the flow is delicate while ginger notes develop at the back of the mouth. A rich, nuanced, vibrant wine.In Bond£398.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2021 Mainqué Chardonnay is the second white here, produced by Jean-Marc Roulot from 40-year-old ungrafted vines in Mainqué in the Lunita property (where they regrafted the vines to Chardonnay), where they work with cover crops, no chemicals and bees. It fermented with indigenous yeasts, 70% in French oak barrels and 10% each in clay amphorae, concrete egg and stainless steel, and it matured for nine months, 70% in barrel and 10% each in concrete and stainless steel. It has the precision and purity of Roulot, which to a certain extent is the result of thorough work with the press. "He sent us the press program," Piero told me. "And we now have two presses. We are learning." When I thought about what was in common between the reds and the whites, I came up with three words: precision, purity and elegance. It has notes of white flowers and a touch of fennel and other aromatic herbs. It was harvested early in the morning and in the season, and the wine is light and refreshing, ethereal, weightless and with purity and precision. It's a delight! 24,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2021.In Bond£200.00 -
James Suckling (97)
Such a flinty nose that delivers a full package of minerality. Quarry, chalk, gun powder and lime. The nose really speaks to you. Creamy and textured on the palate with bright but chiselled acidity and real tension. One of the best Mainque’s ever? Chacra’s answer to fine Chablis. Drink or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes.In Bond£250.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021
The Chanin Alamos Chardonnay 2021, a splendid example of Californian winemaking finesse, exudes pronounced aromas of citrus, pear and acacia blossom. Crafted by the acclaimed winemaker, Gavin Chanin, this fine wine hails from the Alamos vineyard situated in Santa Barbara County. It is renowned for cool, foggy climates and calcareous soils rendering it an impeccable terroir for growing Chardonnay grapes. Artisanal in nature, Chanin adheres to traditional winemaking methods including manual harvesting, native yeast fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels. Laced with hints of vanilla and toasted almond, this vibrantly fruity Chardonnay delivers balanced acidity and an enduring finish – a testament to Chanin's deftness and commitment to producing site-specific, Burgundy styles in California. Allow the Chanin Alamos Chardonnay 2021 to breathe before consumption to experience its full complexity. Epitomising the harmonious blend of Californian terroir and Burgundian craftsmanship, this wine adds a note of sophistication to any occasion.
In Bond£553.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Rocking levels of stone fruits, honeysuckle, toasted spices, and brioche-like notes all emerge from the 2022 Chardonnay Los Alamos Vineyard, a medium-bodied, forward, supple Chardonay that shines for its purity and balance. As with most 2022s, it has a soft, forward style that just begs to be drunk. It should keep for 4-6 years.In Bond£384.00 -
(12x75cl) 2018
Celebrating the rich harvest of California's famed Santa Maria Valley, Chanin Bien Nacido Chardonnay 2018 shines as a connoisseur’s delight. Gavin Chanin, the artisan behind Chanin Wine Company, is renowned for his commitment to meticulous handcrafting and dedication to revealing the unique essence of each vineyard. This elegant Chardonnay is an exquisite testament to his craft.
Produced from grapes hand-picked from the historic Bien Nacido vineyards, this Chardonnay undergoes barrel fermentation in French oak, and subsequent ageing for about a year, resulting in an intrinsic balance of vibrant fruit flavours and integrated oak accents. The opulent strawberry, peach and hints of toasted almond intermingle seamlessly with its bright acidity and palpable minerality.
Inspired by vibrant Californian terroir, the Chanin Bien Nacido Chardonnay 2018 stands as a shining embodiment of the producer’s minimalist winemaking approach, producing chardonnays that demonstrate authenticity, purity and varietal expression. A true virtuoso of the vine.
In Bond£551.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022
Vinous (95)
The 2022 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard is bright, aromatic and penetrating, with terrific cut that drives right through the mid-palate and finish. Lemon confit, slate, crushed flowers and white pepper all race through the mouth. This taut, expressive Chardonnay has so much to offer. Gavin Chanin certainly got the most out of his fruit from I and L Blocks.In Bond£450.00 -
(12x75cl) 2018
Experience the premium sophistication of Chanin Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay 2018. An exquisite product from the famed Californian producer, Gavin Chanin, known globally for his artistic flair in viniculture. This masterly crafted wine originates from the revered Sanford & Benedict vineyard, Santa Barbara County, California's oldest, continuously producing Chardonnay vineyard.
The alluring Chanin Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay 2018 is created with grapes carefully hand-harvested, fermented using native yeasts, and aged in French oak barrels for a year – a traditional process exuding superior craftsmanship. This fine wine captivates with a remarkable balance of intense citrus fruits, structured minerality, and an underpin of delicate oak.
Your palate shall be enchanted by its vibrant acidity and nuanced complexity, promising an impressive evolutionary potential. Savour the Chanin Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay 2018, a harmonious fusion of Californian sunshine and world-class winemaking brilliance.
In Bond£534.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
Right up there with the best Chardonnays Chile, and South America, has ever produced. This stunning wine comes from five specific blocks within the Quebrada Secain Limarí. Tangy, chiselled and refined, with very stylish oak. It’s the kind of thing that could embarrass a range of Puligny-Montrachet Premiers Crus in a blind tasting. Simply stunningIn Bond£250.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021In Bond£436.00
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Wine Advocate (92)
The 2018 Chardonnay opens with apple pie, baked quince, lemon curd and melon touches with notes of guava, dried hay, toast and a lovely underlying spiciness. Medium to full-bodied and rounded in the mouth, it has intense, ripe, savory fruits with honey-nut accents, lifted by mouthwatering freshness and finishing long.In Bond£329.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2020 Chardonnay Dimandes Grande Reserve comes from Campo Los Andes, Uco Valley, and spent 12 months aging in French barrels, 50% of them new. Pale green in the glass. The intense, complex nose presents cedar, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, creamed corn and pear. The oaky flavors continue in the mouth, where the wine starts out indulgently with a packaged flow that is sculpted by the wood while maintaining a fruity character. The finish, however, is dominated by toasted almonds and caramel. A well-executed exercise in style.In Bond£129.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Vinous (94)
The 2021 Chardonnay Grande Reserve DiamAndes de Uco from Vista Flores was half aged for twelve months in barrels. Green in the glass. The complex nose offers flan, vanilla and pencil box alongside measured apple and peach notes. Creamy with an expansive flow, the malic freshness and tension combine to enhance the palate and stretch out the long, caramel-laced finish. A well-executed, classical wine made more nuanced by the cool year.In Bond£149.48 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of white wines with the DiamAndes De Uco Viognier 2021. Nested in the heart of Argentina's pristine Uco Valley, this pristine wine is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the region. A quintessential offering from the esteemed DiamAndes winery, this viognier is expertly crafted, marrying modern techniques with traditional expertise.
The DiamAndes De Uco Viognier 2021 starts its journey in unique, high-altitude vineyards, benefitting from the unparalleled terroir of the Andean foothills. The grapes are carefully harvested, then gently pressed and fermented in French oak barrels, securing their expressive and delicate flavour.
This singular varietal offers an exciting bouquet of white flowers, apricot and exotic fruits with subtle toasted notes. On the palate, it combines the perfect balance of freshness, roundness and elegance. The DiamAndes De Uco Viognier 2021 is more than just a wine, it's an unforgettable sensory journey. A must-add to your collection.
In Bond£174.23
