{"title":"Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eChardonnay is the world's great white grape, planted almost everywhere wine is made and capable of more styles than any other. It is a blank canvas, shaped as much by climate and the cellar as by the fruit, which is why a lean Chablis and a golden Californian bottle can taste like different wines entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChablis to the Côte de Beaune: white Burgundy's home ground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy is the spiritual home of the grape and maps the whole spectrum. In the cool north, Chablis stays taut and stony, usually unoaked, with green apple, lemon and wet-flint minerality; houses like \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/domaine-william-fevre\"\u003eWilliam Fèvre\u003c\/a\u003e set the benchmark. South in the Côte de Beaune the wines turn richer, barrel-fermented and often taken through malolactic fermentation for a creamy texture. Meursault gives buttered hazelnut and ripe stone fruit, with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/domaine-coche-dury\"\u003eCoche-Dury\u003c\/a\u003e its most coveted name, while Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, from growers such as Leflaive, add mineral tension. The wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/burgundy\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e range shows how far one grape can travel across a few villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChampagne Blanc de Blancs and the New World\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay is also central to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e, where a bottle labelled Blanc de Blancs is made entirely from it, bringing length, finesse and the acidity that lets fine fizz age for decades. In the New World the fruit ripens further and the wines grow more generous. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california\"\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/a\u003e runs from cool, mineral Sonoma Coast bottlings to opulent, tropical Napa styles, while Australia's Margaret River and Yarra Valley make balanced Chardonnay that holds its acidity. For more, browse our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChardonnay FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Chardonnay taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on where it grew and what the winemaker did. Unoaked, cool-climate versions are crisp and citrusy, with green apple and mineral notes. Oaked wines that go through malolactic fermentation turn buttery and full, with vanilla, toast and hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food pairs with Chardonnay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLean, unoaked styles love oysters, sushi and grilled white fish. Richer oaked bottles suit roast chicken, lobster, crab and creamy pasta or risotto. Crisp sparkling styles are brilliant with anything salty or fried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat temperature should I serve Chardonnay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe crisp, unoaked Chardonnay and Chablis cool, around 8 to 10°C. Give fuller oaked wines a little more warmth, closer to 12°C, so the aromas open up. Blanc de Blancs Champagne is best well chilled, at 6 to 8°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-benoit-ente-puligny-montrachet-1cru-les-folatieres-en-la-richarde","title":"2022 Benoit Ente, Puligny-Montrachet 1Cru Les Folatieres En La Richarde","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenoît Ente is known for crafting Puligny-Montrachet with exceptional precision, and this 2022 Premier Cru Les Folatières En La Richarde is a striking example of that style. 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The blend here is 60% Chardonnay for finesse and freshness, and 40% Pinot Noir for body and red-fruit character, with about 12% of the Pinot Noir vinified as still red wine to create the rosé color and added aromatic depth. Grapes are typically hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve natural acidity, and each parcel is vinified separately before blending. After the second fermentation in bottle, this cuvée is aged more than eight years on its lees (sur lie), far longer than the appellation requires, to build creaminess and complexity. 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Sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Cramant, Avize and Oger, it marries power and finesse with remarkable depth and complexity. With fruit from vines dating back to 1926 and an exceptionally long maturation, this cuvée stands apart from more commercial Champagnes, offering a truly artisanal expression of Grand Cru terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, VV 26 reveals a luminous golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles that form an elegant, delicate mousse. The nose is layered and complex, opening with aromas of roasted almonds and hazelnuts, vanilla cream and pastry, intertwined with notes of brioche, dried flowers and subtle sweet spice from its extended time in oak and on the lees.\n\nOn the palate, this is a powerful yet supremely refined Blanc de Blancs. 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Lively acidity frames flavors of stone fruit, citrus, and mandarin, with a gentle creaminess and discreet oak adding texture rather than weight. The limestone influence brings a clean, mineral line through the mid-palate, leading to a long, citrus-tinged finish with mandarin and white peach lingering on the tongue. Thanks to its cool-climate backbone and careful élevage, this 2021 vintage has the structure to develop further complexity over the next 5–7 years, gaining nutty, honeyed nuances while retaining its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Harmonie Rox Chardonnay is sourced from the single Harmony Rox vineyard in Coonawarra, a cool-climate zone on the same latitude as the Yarra Valley, but distinguished by its famous terra rossa topsoil over limestone bedrock—conditions reminiscent of Burgundy. 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Fermentation takes place slowly at low temperatures in oak barrels, promoting aromatic complexity and textural depth. Around 60% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation to soften acidity and add creaminess, while 9 months of aging in oak (one-third new, two-thirds two-year-old barrels; half French, half American oak) builds structure and nuance without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Limoux Chardonnay is a superb match for rich, refined dishes where texture and flavor intensity can stand up to its body and oak influence. Think creamy seafood risotto with shellfish, lobster or crayfish, veal sweetbreads, or poultry in a cream-based sauce. With a bit of bottle age, it pairs beautifully with mushroom cream soup, roasted chicken with truffle-infused purée, or classic dishes like sole or tongue Meunière in brown butter. 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Domaine Astruc has built its reputation on expressing this unique terroir through carefully farmed vineyards and thoughtful cellar work, with the Teramas line representing the pinnacle of its Chardonnay offerings. 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Sourced entirely from the estate’s Las Sequoias vineyard at 1,600 meters in the cool San Pablo appellation of the Uco Valley, it marries vibrant mountain freshness with real depth and complexity. This single-vineyard bottling highlights the precise pairing of Chardonnay with a limestone-rich terroir that Salentein has carefully mapped and nurtured over decades, offering a modern benchmark for high-altitude Argentine Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Chardonnay shows a bright, pale straw color with greenish reflections that signal freshness and youth. 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Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness in the cool of the morning, then vinified with minimal intervention to allow the terroir to speak—gentle pressing, controlled fermentations (often with a mix of stainless steel and oak, depending on the vintage) and a judicious use of lees contact to build texture rather than heavy oak imprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis high-altitude Chardonnay is a natural partner for refined seafood and white meat dishes. Think oysters, scallops, grilled prawns, ceviche, or simply prepared white fish with lemon and herbs, as well as roast chicken, veal in light cream sauces, or pasta with spring vegetables and a touch of butter. Creamy cheeses such as Brie, Camembert or a mild goat cheese also work beautifully with its acidity and mineral backbone. 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Widely regarded as one of Krug’s greatest releases, it captures the house’s timeless style: powerful, elegant, and profoundly complex. Presented in magnum format and gift box, it is a collector-worthy Champagne with true historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Krug 1990 shows a luminous golden hue with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is layered and expressive, unfolding with ripe orchard fruit, honey, toasted brioche, roasted nuts, and subtle spice notes.\n\nOn the palate, it is rich yet impeccably balanced, combining generous texture with vibrant freshness and a long, mineral-driven finish. The wine already offers extraordinary complexity, but its magnum format gives it excellent aging potential, allowing it to evolve gracefully for many more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted in Champagne from a selective blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, Krug 1990 reflects an exceptional growing season that delivered ripeness, freshness, and concentration in near-perfect balance. The fruit was carefully chosen to build a Champagne of depth, harmony, and lasting structure, true to Krug’s meticulous approach to winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a Champagne for special occasions and pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as lobster, scallops, truffle risotto, roast poultry, or mature hard cheeses. Serve chilled at around 10–12°C, and consider decanting briefly if you wish to open up its aromatics and reveal even more nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Krug was founded in 1843 and has become one of the most prestigious names in Champagne, known for producing wines of remarkable complexity and consistency. The house is especially admired for its patient, detail-oriented blending philosophy and its ability to craft Champagne with exceptional aging potential. 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Blending 48% Pinot Noir, 31% Chardonnay, and 21% Meunier, it shows the signature Krug richness with a tension and precision that have made 1996 one of the house’s most iconic releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shines a deep golden yellow with fine, persistent bubbles that reflect its long maturation. The bouquet is expansive and layered, opening with ripe citrus, brioche, toasted nuts, and a delicate mineral edge.\n\nOn the palate, it is both powerful and elegant, balancing ripe fruit concentration with vivid acidity and impressive volume. The finish is exceptionally long and complex, and the wine still has the structure and freshness to continue evolving beautifully in bottle for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKrug 1996 comes from Champagne’s cool-climate terroir, where the vintage’s naturally high acidity helped shape a wine of exceptional tension and longevity. The final blend combines predominantly Pinot Noir for structure and depth, Chardonnay for precision, and Meunier for roundness, with careful vinification and extended aging contributing to its layered complexity and fine mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a Champagne for refined dishes such as lobster, scallops, roast poultry, truffle risotto, or aged Comté and Parmesan. Serve it well chilled at around 10–12°C, and while it can be enjoyed straight from the bottle, a short decant may help reveal additional aromatic detail for those who prefer a more open expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Krug was founded in 1843 and has earned a global reputation for crafting some of the most complex and prestigious Champagnes in the world. Known for its meticulous blending, parcel-by-parcel vinification, and patient cellar aging, the house is one of the defining names in Champagne and has produced many of the region’s most celebrated vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251994808657,"sku":"FW-1720","price":936.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/krug-1996-gift-box_1.png?v=1783442675"},{"product_id":"taittinger-comtes-de-champagne-2005-magnum","title":"Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2005 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaittinger Comtes de Champagne 2005 Magnum is a superb Blanc de Blancs Champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay, presented in an impressive 1.5-liter format that adds both prestige and longevity. Sourced from the finest Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs, it combines elegance, finesse, and remarkable aging potential, making it a standout choice for collectors, celebrations, and special gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a refined golden hue with a lively, persistent mousse. The nose is expressive and layered, with citrus, white flowers, and delicate notes of brioche, almond, and pastry emerging with air and time.\n\nOn the palate, it is precise and beautifully balanced, driven by fresh acidity and a creamy, textured mid-palate. The finish is long, elegant, and subtly complex, with the magnum format helping the wine evolve even more slowly and gracefully. While already highly appealing, it has excellent aging potential and should continue to gain depth over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComtes de Champagne is crafted from Chardonnay grown in some of the best Grand Cru sites in the Côte des Blancs, where chalk-rich soils bring tension, minerality, and finesse to the wine. The 2005 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season that delivered both freshness and ripeness. Harvested by hand and vinified with a focus on purity and precision, the wine is made to highlight the character of the fruit and the elegance of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne is a natural partner for oysters, scallops, lobster, caviar, sushi, or refined poultry dishes, and it also shines with truffle-based dishes or aged hard cheeses. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C. 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