Anyday Chardonnay Case

A fine, dry white wine of great delicacy from the Mâconnais in southern Burgundy, the warmest part of the region. The wine is ripe and round, with flavours of toasted hazelnut, apple and stone fruit, a hint of citrus and a lovely streak of minerality. The quality of the wine reflects the deep involvement in its selection by successive buyers and the skill of our ‘man on the ground`, Jean-Marc Darbon, who excels in sourcing the right blending options for us to work with. The zander (sandre in French) thrives in the rivers of Burgundy and is shown on this wine`s new label. It has a fine flavour because its carnivorous and so is much superior to that of weed-eating fish. It`s as good as wild brown trout to eat and appears frequently on menus in Burgundian restaurants. Don`t hesitate to try it.

Multi-regional chardonnay from France and the best of three worlds. The majority (60%) comes from Languedoc and especially from cooler Limoux. Weight of fruit comes from the 20% central Languedoc element. The final and essential touch comes from the Maconnais. Dry, clean and crisp. Perfect little chardonnay.

Made exclusively for us by Yalumba, this is a modern Australian chardonnay at a very good-value price. Crisp, citrus-led and light on the palate, it makes for enjoyable, unpretentious refreshment. Yalumba’s environmental credentials are impeccable. They are 100% accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia and a Silver Member of International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA). They harvest solar energy at their winery, the largest in Australia at the time it was installed in 2016. as well as being partners of the United Nations Race to Zero program to connect likeminded businesses around the globe, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050.

Impressive but easy-drinking oaked chardonnay from warm Swartland vineyards in South Africa, light enough to drink on its own but with enough body for the table. Ripe melon and peach meld with a touch of sourdough and spice.

This good-value Chilean chardonnay offers ripe melony flavours and a fresh, round palate.

Monterey benefits from the cooling Pacific fogs of the Californian coast that regulate the vineyard during the mornings, and enhances the day-night temperature differences, preserving freshness in the grapes. this is mostly fermented in stainless steel to retain brightness, with a barrel component adding richness and spice that is well balanced by the vibrant, ripe tropical fruit. We are supporting Scheid, through our 2024 Climate & Nature fund, in their efforts to obtain Bee Friendly Farming (BFF) Certification, offered by Pollinator Partnership. This project aims to support Scheid in planting and creating habitats and food for native bee colonies.