Chardonnay Explorer Pack

INTRO TO THE WINES

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Radford Dale Organic 'Touchstone' Chardonnay 2023

The second release of our estate Chardonnay at Radford Dale Organic in Elgin.

Radford Dale Vinum Chardonnay 2023

We’ve a long history with these mature Chardonnay vines, well situated to benefit from the cool maritime influence of False Bay. Our specialist varietal, now a feature in our best style to value range of RD Vinum.

Blackbook Winery 'Painter of Light' Chardonnay 2020

One of England’s best still wines, according to Tim Akin MW, this small batch Chardonnay hails from the dynamic young talents of Blackbook in London, who source fruit from the more temperate east coast of the country. 

Murdoch Hill Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

The elevated and stunning cool-climate of the Adelaide Hills have emerged as a hotspot for the Australian young-gun, a reference point being the wines of Mick Downer, who presides over the family vineyards in Oakbank. His family have farmed here since 1939, across cattle, hens, flowers and potatoes, whilst establishing vineyards in 1998. Coming in off mature vineyards around 600m above sea level, this is a highly acclaimed Chardonnay for those who enjoy finely tuned expressions of the varietal with texture and minerality, underpinned by a thrilling natural acid line.

Jean Chartron Rully 'Montmorin' Chardonnay 2020

To the south of the Burgundy heartland, Rully was long associated with Chardonnay for the regions sparkling wine production, Cremant de Bourgogne. Today, it’s among the best still wine buys of all Burgundy. Puligny-Montrachet based Domaine Jean Chartron have long championed the potential of Rully. This is top class and a fine vintage.

Domaine Vieux Bourg Beaujolais 'Clos du Vieux Bourg' Chardonnay 2020 

Chardonnay occupies just 3% of the vineyard in Beaujolais, and grapes are often farmed off for inclusion within 'Bourgogne' designated wines. Increasingly, top Beaujolais producers are bottling their own, as here from Dominique Piron at Vieux Bourg.

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