{"title":"Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eChardonnay’s distinctive full-bodied, sometimes creamy flavours and golden hue are the characteristics that make it so popular – and so divisive. In truth, it’s likely that many of the ‘ABC’ (anything but chardonnay) group have based their opinions on the lower-quality wines that appear on supermarket shelves. Whether you’re a keen fan or a little suspicious of this grape, it’s worth taking a look through our range of chardonnays, all of which have been picked as excellent examples of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wines here have been chosen from top-quality producers around the world, in both oaked and unoaked styles. And as chardonnay is one of the three key grapes that goes into Champagne, we’ve included a fabulous range of sparkling wines to bring a bit of luxury to the occasion too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nv-pierre-mignon-brut-champagne","title":"NV Pierre Mignon Grande Reserve Brut Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver several generations, the family estate has grown significantly with vineyards in the Marne Valley, Côte des Blancs and Épernay. Mignon produces Champagnes with a fresh, vibrant character. All of the wines are made within their own cellars where attention to detail and quality is paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe typicality and diversity of the terroirs make it possible to prepare high quality champagnes of character. The vineyard of 14 hectares is spread over the whole of Champagne area - Marne Valley, Côtes des Blancs and Épernay region, planting Pinot Meunier (60%), Pinot Noir (10%),and Chardonnay (30%). All of the picking is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pierre Mignon Brut Champagne is a blend of 80% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay. The champagne is crisp, well balanced champagne with citrus hints on the nose overlaid with touches of brioche and yeastiness. The palate is fresh, clean and lively with a creamy mousse and long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pierre Mignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41137309188170,"sku":"F122502NV1","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_2916__1.png?v=1766159024"},{"product_id":"2021-chanzy-rully-blanc-les-cailloux","title":"2021 Chanzy Rully Blanc Les Cailloux","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaison Chanzy is a highly respected Burgundian producer: their wines are a classical demonstration of premium vineyard sites in Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. \u003c\/span\u003eRully vineyards stretch for about four kilometres from Chagny where it has a few climats, to the southern limit of the Rully commune where it adjoins the Mercurey vineyards. This area has a remarkable limestone terroir with enough marl and clay for the Chardonnay grape variety to have found its land of choice. Slow and gentle pressing, and then fermentation in tuns and 450l barrels under temperature control. Elaborated in tuns and in barrels for twelve to 15 months and then 1 month of flavour maturation in stainless steel vats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note: Mineral-infused with a higher toned citrus element. A little retained petillance. Modestly touched with tannin and with great intensity of flavour. Long finish. Some ageing potential here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Fine dishes with tender flesh. River and sea fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chanzy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42528781533258,"sku":"B367601211","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_4379.png?v=1763151069"},{"product_id":"2023-chanzy-mercurey-blanc-clos-les-bussieres-monopole","title":"2023 Chanzy Mercurey Blanc Clos Les Bussieres Monopole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaison Chanzy is a highly respected Burgundian producer: their wines are a classical demonstration of premium vineyard sites in Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. \u003c\/span\u003eMercurey vineyards are located on marl Limestone soils from the Upper and Middle Jurassic geological formations, with a predominance of the latter. After slow and gentle pressing, this wine is fermented and matured in 228l barrels for 15 to 16 months followed by one year of ageing in stainless steel vat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note:  A fine nose of energetic and ripe citrus with almost a ginger-spice component. Round, easy in the mouth but again there is that ginger spice. Not your typical white Mercury but beautiful none the less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Grilled fish or in sauce, cooked seafood, Asian cuisine and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Chanzy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42615479533642,"sku":"B367604231","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_4380.png?v=1763151795"},{"product_id":"2023-iona-highlands-chardonnay","title":"2023 Iona Highlands Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Gunn founded Iona among some of the coolest vineyards in the Cape. At 420m above sea level, set high above the picturesque Elgin Valley overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The growing season is extremely long, harvesting up to 2 months after Stellenbosch, which allows Andrew to create wines with complex flavours and a fresh, elegant style. The viticultural approach is emphatically hands-off: the land is farmed according to organic and biodynamic principles, with particular focus on ensuring the health of the soil, and pests are kept under control by the resident flock of geese that roam the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay is produced from two north-facing vineyards on the western boundary, both planted in 2003. The cool climate ensures long, slow ripening of the grapes under ideal growing conditions, with the sugar, ph, acids, tannins and flavour compounds being in perfect balance to produce elegant, lower alcohol wines of distinction. The grapes are hand-picked before being whole bunch pressed. No settling enzymes were used, resulting in juice containing more solids. This wine was 100% wild fermented in a selection of 300L and 228L French oak barrels (20% new, the rest in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill barrels).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003eTasting note: Stylish and Burgundian with bright citrus, white stone fruit, oyster shell minerality and a hint of brioche. Purity of fruit combined with well-judged oak and fresh acidity result a wine that is complex with a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood match: Lobster or fish in a cream sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42616071749706,"sku":"S109502231","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_1314.png?v=1770446405"},{"product_id":"2024-chanzy-bourgogne-chardonnay-les-fortunes","title":"2024 Chanzy Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Fortunes","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaison Chanzy is a highly respected Burgundian producer: their wines are a classical demonstration of premium vineyard sites in Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. They are one of the few Burgundy producers to achieve Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3. Chardonnay vines are planted at the bottom of the slopes of the famous “Clos de la Fortune” and benefits from the atypical terroir of Bouzeron. Grapes receive slow and gentle pressing and then fermentation in 350l barrels and in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. Matured in barrel and then five months of ageing in stainless steel vats before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note:  Finesse and freshness that is enhanced by the fruitiness that Chardonnay can bring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Pan-fried river fish, a sea fish in white sauce or hot shellfish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chanzy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42634878550090,"sku":"B367602241","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_4383.png?v=1763029787"},{"product_id":"2023-thomas-morey-chassagne-montrachet-blanc-1er-cru-morgeot","title":"2023 Thomas Morey Chassagne Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru Morgeot","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the talented, hardworking, perfectionist Thomas Morey, younger son of Bernard, has set up his cellar in the old family house in Chassagne-Montrachet, where he represents the 10th generation of the Morey family in Chassagne-Montrachet. He works around 13ha diligently and skilfully, having already established himself as one of the stars of the appellation. His style is different from that of his father – tauter, more linear and with more initial restraint in the modern idiom of fine white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivated by the tenth-generation Morey family, this wine blends fruit from two Morgeot parcels—Brussonnes (planted 1986) and Fairendes (vines from 1964–74). With vineyards farmed organically since 2014 (certified in 2017), the estate prioritises spontaneous fermentations and minimal intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed, and undergo wild yeast fermentation. The wine is aged on fine lees for 16–18 months, with approximately 20–30% new oak, and little to no stirring. Sulfur is used sparingly (max. ~35 mg\/L) during barrel elevage to preserve freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\nTasting Note: This Premier Cru has a luminous golden hue  Layered aromas of white peach, pear, gentle citrus, and delicate floral notes. The palate is rich and generous—full-bodied yet fresh.  It finishes long, with saline accents and refined oak nuances.\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Roasted chicken, pan-seared scallops and creamy seafood dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Morey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43167220400202,"sku":"B331802231","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/2023_Thomas_Morey_Chassagne_Montrachet_Blanc_1er_Cru_Morgeot.png?v=1783445542"},{"product_id":"2023-cyprien-arlaud-chablis-burgundy","title":"2023 Cyprien Arlaud Scritch Chablis","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 SCRITCH Chablis is a bright, energetic expression of Chardonnay with classic Chablis minerality. The nose shows aromas of lemon zest, green apple, citrus blossom and a subtle iodine\/seashell character. On the palate it is fresh, precise and mineral-driven, with crisp acidity supporting flavours of citrus, orchard fruit and wet stone. A chalky texture and saline edge carry through to a long, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: Enjoy now for its youthful freshness or over the next 3–5 years as the mineral complexity develops. (Estimated based on style and vintage.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOysters and shellfish, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrilled white fish, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHerb-crusted cod, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGoat's cheese, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from a parcel in Beine, in the Chablis region, planted on clay-loam soils over Barrois limestone and Exogyra marls, the classic Kimmeridgian-type geology that gives Chablis its distinctive mineral profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking is deliberately minimalist; \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLong whole-cluster pressing, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNative (indigenous) yeast fermentation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFermentation in stainless steel tanks, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLees ageing with malolactic fermentation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGravity racking, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBottled without fining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduced from organically farmed vineyards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinery Information – Cyprien Arlaud \u0026amp; SCRITCH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyprien Arlaud is the winemaker behind the renowned Domaine Arlaud in Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits. The family estate is widely respected for its organic and biodynamic approach and for producing terroir-focused Burgundy wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCRITCH is a separate contemporary range of organic white Burgundies created by Cyprien Arlaud. The project sources fruit from carefully selected growers across Burgundy and vinifies the wines in Morey-Saint-Denis. The range includes Chablis, Mâcon, Bourgogne Chardonnay, Bourgogne Aligoté and Hautes-Côtes de Beaune.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name“SCRITCH” refers to the sound of chalk writing on barrels and slate boards in Burgundy cellars—a nod to both traditional cellar practices and a childhood memory of Cyprien's children drawing with chalk during harvest and vinification. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cyprien Arlaud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43178451206218,"sku":"B369101231","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/Sctich.jpg?v=1783679201"}],"url":"https:\/\/thevineking.com\/collections\/gra-chardonnay\/cyprien-arlaud.oembed","provider":"The Vineking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}