Chardonnay is the most versatile white wine grape in the world. It travels well, as the glorious examples from Hawkes Bay & Marlborough attest. However France is the spiritual home of Chardonnay with famed white Burgundies at the very top of the pyramid. However, those top Burgundy Chardonnays often cost hundreds of dollars a bottle, so we thought is was about time we put together a collection of great French Chards that you can drink up without burning a hole in your pocket!

All these wines have been selected for their gently oaked, fruit filled personalities overflowing with French zesty ripeness and charm. And better yet all sealed under screwcap to guarantee freshness!

Collection includes:

2 x Domaine de la Baume Les Vignes de Madame Chardonnay 2020 (France)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Concours Des Grands Vins de France a Macon 2021

Beautiful golden yellow. A zest of fresh grapefruit and white  peaches. Intense volume on the palate, this chardonnay is smooth, fresh with a touch vanilla from the aging in oak.

Food Pairing: Match this with grilled fish, shellfish and poultry cooked in a creamy sauce.

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2 x Les Peyrautins Pays d'Oc Chardonnay 2021 (France)

AWARDED 93/100 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2022

AWARDED 92/100 POINTS & 4 STARS: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2022

"Stylish and enticing, the bouquet shows ripe peach, rockmelon, subtle vanilla, brioche and hazelnut characters, leading to a concentrated palate offering richly textured mouthfeel backed by refreshing acidity, finishing persistent and expansive. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2022

"Elegant chardonnay with white peach, citrus, vanilla and bready yeast lees flavours. Subtle wine that's been made with a light touch. Ethereal texture and a lingering finish" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2022

2 x Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2021 (France)

Gleaming bright with yellow-green reflections. The very hot, dry summer this year gave us an intense wine with powerful aromas of soft fruits such as apricot and peach vine as it opens, followed by aniseed, lightly vanilla and coconut that contribute a delightful freshness. Meticulous blending is rewarded by superb balance in the mouth between density and tension. The fruit finds perfect expression thanks to toasted notes of grilled almonds and a subtly smoky finish. As captivating as ever, Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2021 lives up to its reputation, with its fine typicity and distinctive saline note on the finish.

Vintages may change.