Chardonnay

2010 Murphy’s Chardonnay, Trentham Estate Full, ripe but fresh white packed with fresh peach, apricot and pineapple fruit. A glassful of Aussie sunshine.... read more..

2007 Bond Road Chardonnay, Hollick Estate A very fine offering with far more class and finesse than one often thinks of for an Aussie Chardonnay. White peach, fig and honeydew melon with toasted almonds and butterscotch. This richness is balanced by well poised acidity and a fresh, uplifting... read more..

2011 Stellenbosch Chardonnay, Rustenberg This really epitomises all that’s best in South African Chardonnay - near perfect harmony between ripe and complex New World ripe fruit aromas pineapple, guava, judicious and integrated oak, and crisp, European style balancing minerally acidity. *Wi... read more..

2010 Macon-Loche ’Les Longues Terres’, Marcel Couturier 70 year-old Chardonnay vines in here! Fresh, fragrant nose, stone fruits, touch floral. Minerally and creamy texture, perfect harmony – very good acidity and long, clean finish. This is, in theory, a Mâconnais-Villages, but it punches well above it... read more..

2010 Pouilly-Fuisse ’Aux Scelles’, Marcel Couturier This is one of the finest Pouilly-Fuissés I remember tasting. It is the purity and depth that just bowls me over. The youthful colour, greeny gold (almost Grand Cru Chablis like), the nose is a little closed but quite zesty, minerally – no new oak.... read more..

2010 Chardonnay, Terres Rousses This is what the Languedoc does best; a lovely combination of ‘classic’ French gentle almond nuttiness, floral aromas and minerality combined with warmer climate peach and fresh pineapple fruit. Ripe but balanced – what’s not to like?... read more..

2010 Terlaner Classico, Cantina Terlano Fascinating blend of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Sounds unusual, but works brilliantly as an aromatic, tropical fruit-scented blend. Real complexity, and a long, dry finish.... read more..

2010 Chablis Cuvee Prestige, Domaine Chevallier A blend of the Chevallier brothers` finest vineyerd parcels; Premier Cru in all but name. Lovely poise, raciness, with good rich apple fruit beneath.
‘Bracing appley nose, stony. Full-bodied, with considerable weight, power, spiciness and a bi... read more..

2010 Pouilly-Loche Vieilles Vignes, Marcel Couturier From 85 year-old vines. Hints of grassiness on the nose, minerally, ripe stone fruits. Good weight in the palate, creamy, ripe orchard fruits; good acidity. Medium-long, balanced finish. Excellent food wine; good roast chicken for example.... read more..

Brilliant Burgundy - Mixed Selection A lovely assortment from this stars of the Cote d`Or and beyond. Contains the following:
1 x Fleurie, Manoir du Carra
1 x Chablis` Cuvee Prestige`, Dom. Chevallier
1 x Beaujolais `Cuvee Non Filtre`, Manoir du Carra
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2010 Chardonnay, Dom. de Brescou Fresh and fruity version of this classic grape, with added nuance from cooler ripening. Lovely lemon and apple fruit, a touch of honey.... read more..

NV Champagne Carte Blanche, Bernard Remy 60 % Pinot Noir, 35 % Chardonnay, 5 % Pinot Meunier with a minimum of two years on its lees. Light, mid-gold colour, good effervescence and clarity - has a quality look to it. Fresh nose, citrus, lime, some white flower and honey which follows thro... read more..

NV Champagne Brut Rose, Bernard Remy 60 % Pinot Noir, 35 % Chardonnay, 5 % Pinot Meunier, Coloured with 13 % Bouzy Rouge. Bernard eschews the clear glass approach of some champagne houses as he feels that clear glass adversely affects the quality. A pale rose colour, ripe whole berries... read more..

2008 Village Chardonnay, Kumeu River Michael introduced this white as one to enjoy whilst the `elder siblings` enjoy a bit of cellar time, and winemaking is tailored to maximise the expressive, elegant Auckland fruit. Fermentation is partly in barrel, partly in stainless steel, which gi... read more..

2010 Pouilly-Loche ’Le Bourg’, Marcel Couturier This wines is also known as Marcel’s ‘élèvé en cuve’ wine, which is to say it sees no oak at all post-fermentation (it’s ‘raised’ in stainless steel). The result is something like a classy Chablis made further south; ripe apple and lemon fruit on th... read more..

2010 Spring Classic A - Red & Rose Gift Set The perfect all-in-one French Spring selection from the Languedoc. Contains the following:
1 x Rouge Reserve, Ch. de Mus
1 x Syrah Rose, Terres Rousses
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2010 Spring Classic C - Mixed Gift Set The perfect all-in-one French seasonal selection for the winelover in your life. Contains the following:
1 x Sauvignon Blanc, Terres Rousses (Languedoc, France)
1 x Rioja Tinto Cosecha, Bodegas Ugarte (Rioja, Spain)
1 x Languedoc... read more..