Chardonnay Wine between $50 and $75

The Alois Lageder 2020 Chardonnay Löwengang opens to a classy touch of reduction that recalls flint or struck match. It lifts quickly to reveal pear quince golden apple honey glaze vanilla wafer and saffron. There is a spicy... Read More

The 2021 Chardonnay Russian River Valley is deeply fruited yet fantastically energetic! It has layered aromas of flint baked apples chamomile honey almonds and top notes of lemon peel. The medium-bodied palate balances rich fruit... Read More

Lemon cake white peach apple and briny seashore aromas and flavors signal this generous white. Vibrant acidity and a stone note quickly intervene and the finish reveals precision and fine length. Drink now through 2033. 96 cases... Read More

Here too there is just enough wood to mention framing the cool and bright aromas of mineral reduction lemon confit and refreshing sea breeze nuances. There is excellent density especially for the vintage to the middle weight flavors... Read More

Chanin Wines is dedicated to sourcing fruit from sites in California’s Santa Barbera County to create wines whose qualities reflect the individual vineyards in which these grapes are grown. There are no bottlings from blended... Read More

Chanin Wines is dedicated to sourcing fruit from sites in California’s Santa Barbera County to create wines whose qualities reflect the individual vineyards in which these grapes are grown. There are no bottlings from blended... Read More

Chanin Wines is dedicated to sourcing fruit from sites in California’s Santa Barbera County to create wines whose qualities reflect the individual vineyards in which these grapes are grown. There are no bottlings from blended... Read More

A pretty nose combines notes of acacia blossom lemon confit spice petrol and a hint of orange peel. There is outstanding intensity to the rich concentrated and powerful larger-bodied flavors that deliver superb length on the balanced... Read More

Outstanding - A discreet but not invisible application of wood is present on the ripe and equally fresh aromas of various white orchard fruit especially pear along with a floral top note. The caressing and generously proportioned... Read More

Cask sample. Not much nose and a bit severe. It may develop charm but at the moment it has little. (JR)

Clos Rochette is a Faiveley Monopole of 5+ ha. Mid lemon and lime. The sulphur recently added as it has just been prepared for bottling knocks it back but the excellence of the wine is still clear with a lime and grapefruit note... Read More

Alip started making this cuvée in the 2020 vintage and only 800 bottles are available in the world. A medium straw color the 2021 Coteaux Champenois Blanc is toasty and savory with oak-inflected aromas and distinctly savory notes... Read More

7 barrels made in this cuvée which Dominique started last year with three. Little white flowers edelweiss on top of white fruit. Pernand can be very chiselled though this is a little softer up front but with citrus energy behind... Read More

Young vines from 2013. The last white to be picked on 4th September a little riper in sugar at 13% though not in flavour profile. Pale colour with a green tint. T

All from good white wine locations: Goudelettes Gollardes Saucours and the few grapes they got from 1er Cru Vergelesses. A pretty pale colour with a light green tint. Quite savoury a little touch of wood a suggestion of buttery... Read More

"Offers baked apple candied ginger and pear notes on an elegant and supple frame with lemon balm and lemon blossom accents plus a touch of salted butter. Shows wonderful harmony on the long expressive finish where hints of toasted... Read More

The 2023 Hunting Hill Chardonnay is the most concentrated of the collection so far with the Ray's Road wine still to be tasted. This vineyard is very close to the Maté's vineyard up on the slope overlooking the other.... Read More