Domaine de Valdition Alpilles Blanc
Another Rise & Vine rarity, this is one that Guy knows from his days when he lived near St-Rémy-de-Provence. We import it directly from the domain.The biodynamic/organic vineyard of Domaine de Valdition sits just to the north of the talismanic Alpilles hills made famous in the paintings of Van Gogh during
£17.00
| Body | Light-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence & South East France |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Roussanne, Viognier |
| Production method | Organic, Biodynamic |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 13% |
Origine Chardonnay, Celliers des Chartreux
This one's proving a big hit. It seems that creamy Chardonnay is back in style, although a million miles from those Aussie butter-bombs of the '80s and '90s. And if you like 'em creamy, this one's double. If not clotted! But it's also balanced by crisp, refreshing acidity.We import this
£18.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc & South West France |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Production method | Oaked |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 13.5% |
Clos de L’Eglise Macon-Charnay
This is an elegant, unoaked Mâcon-Charnay. Ripe citrus notes on the nose, with a complex palate which balances richness with a gently herbaceous and mineral streak.
£20.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Pack detail | Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Pack detail | ABV 13% |
Extrait de Romarion Chardonnay
We import this fantastic value wine directly from the South-West of France. It's Chardonnay, fermented and matured in a mix of oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. But park all your prejudices about those flabby, oaky Chardonnays from the new world that we learnt to avoid in the nineties. The
£12.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc & South West France |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Production method | Oaked |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 12.5% |
Joseph Faiveley Meursault
Touches of honeysuckle, white and yellow fruits with excellent richness, depth and vibrant acidity – finished with toasted bread and vanilla.
£69.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Production method | Oaked |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 13% |
Domaine du Roc Boutires Pouilly-Fuisse
A bright, vibrant color with hints of yellow and gold. Aromas of peach and honey fill the nose. The wine’s acidity is well balanced with citrus notes of lime and orange peel adding layers of flavor.
£45.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Production method | Oaked |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 13% |
‘Le Grapiot’, Chardonnay ‘Sans Sulfites’, Domaine Désiré Petit
If you're one of those (not completely unjustified) people that thinks all natural wines (made without added sulphites) are funky and not in a good way, then here's one to confound you.
Remarkably fresh, precise and tidy this is a stunning example of what a natural wine can be.
£26.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Jura |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Production method | Organic, Sustainable, Natural, Oaked |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 12.5% |
Domaine Carrette ‘Les Chatenays’ Saint-Veran 2021
Nathalie Carrette's goal is to make a classic chardonnay that is lightly creamy, fresh and mineral.
£22.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 13% |
Les Chouettes, Bourgogne Blanc, Chateau de Messey
OMG this is a cracker! It's from halfway between the Côte Chalonnais and the classic southern Burgundy appelations of Pouilly Fuissé and Saint Véran. And that's how it comes across in the glass: complex woody depth meets fresh, vivacity. (And check the prices of Meursault, Rully and Pouilly Fuissé and
£30.00
| Body | Medium-bodied, Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Production method | Organic, Biodynamic |
| Pack detail | 75cl, Bottle, Cork |
| ABV | ABV 12% |
Domaine de Rochebin Macon Villages
Covid, international supply chain crises and climate change are all serving to push up the price of a decent bottle of Burgundy and now you're lucky to find one for twenty quid.
Well, you just got lucky!
A nose that reminds us of apples baked with orange and served with custard. On
£20.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 12.5% |
Origine Chardonnay MAGNUM, Celliers des Chartreux
Intense golden yellow color with bright reflections. The nose has an aromatic richness of very ripe white fruits and exotic fruits. The finish has notes of vanilla, toasted almonds and white flowers. This wine successfully combines richness and density complexity. An incredible and good value alternative for a Burgundian white.
£40.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc & South West France |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Pack detail | 150cl, Magnum |
| ABV | ABV 13.5% |
Domaines Leflaive Auxey-Duresses Blanc 2020
This offers a lovely nose, both lemony and rich, with a touch of fresh almond and a palate which offers medium concentration, fuller than the lighter Puligny style, a light richness and good length. Great value for a Burgundy white, beautifully balanced and gaining quite a following.
£55.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 13% |