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.

Collection includes:

2 x La Baume 'Limoux' Chardonnay 2021 (France)

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

"Wonderfully fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows golden peach, fig, nougat and hazelnut aromas, followed by a succulent palate offering creamy texture backed by beautifully pitched acidity, making it flavoursome and highly enjoyable"  Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Vignobles La Baume Chardonnay Limoux has matured for ten months in wooden barrels, one third of which is in new wood. You will immediately notice this from the tropical scents and the creamy style of this wine.

Alc: 13.5% - Seal: Cork

2 x Combe Rocher Reserve Pays D'Oc Chardonnay 2023 (France)

AWARDED 93/100 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
AWARDED 90/100 POINTS: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

"It's elegantly fragrant on the nose with apricot, rock melon, nougat and oatmeal nuances. The palate delivers intricate mouthfeel combined with creamy texture and beautifully infused acidity, making it stylish and delightfully drinkable" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Delicate yet distinctive bouquet and palate of fresh yellow peach, apricot and grapefruit with a floral and red apple quality. Flavours of the palate remain persistent enhanced by the acid line and gentle granitic quality, also adding a line of complexity. Well made, fresh and dry on the finish with best drinking from 2024 through 2027" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

Alc: 13% - Seal: Screw Cap

2 x La Baume Saint Paul Chardonnay 2022 (France)

AWARDED 91/100 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Beautifully ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows golden stone fruit, roasted cashew, nougat and oatmeal notes, followed by a succulent palate that's smooth and rounded. Generous and lingering with rich fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit