Chardonnay between $75 and $100

The 2022 Chardonnay VGW opens with alluring tones of flint and matchstick that give way to golden apples quince lemongrass toast and allspice. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with concentrated savory flint-laced... Read More

Arista Winery was founded in 2002 by Al and Jancis McWilliams with the intent of producing small quantities of quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from The Russian River Valley District . The day to day operations are now run by... 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

The 2019 Chardonnay Sigrid is especially lovely this vintage offering that often-unattainable combination of plush ripe fruits and shimmery acidity. Its aromatic nuances blossom slowly—white peach Greek yogurt and pie spices... Read More

Here too there is just enough wood influence lurking in the background of the vaguely exotic aromas of white peach apricot and oyster shell to merit pointing out. There is impressive volume and mid-palate density to the larger-bodied... Read More

An attractive mix of peach apple lemon oyster shell and fresh herb flavors are the hallmarks of this expressive and complex Chablis. Intense from beginning to end with a kaleidoscopic finish. Drink now through 2033. 46 cases imported.... Read More

An exuberantly floral-suffused nose displays additional aromas of tidal pool citrus zest and plenty of iodine character. The racy and notably finer if less powerful and generous middle weight flavors flash evident minerality on... Read More

Despite the modest wood treatment there is evidence of it on the nose of the airy floral-scented aromas of petrol shellfish and sea breeze. The super-sleek and beautifully vibrant middle weight flavors are at once succulent and... Read More

Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs lends itself to a Champagne that is finely textured and impressively fruity and structured. The wine has a steely edge that suggests this bottling is young but that also has beautiful fruit... 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

The 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé Château des Quarts 1er Cru Monopole has a delineated precise bouquet with tension and energy. The palate is well balanced with a fine delineation white peach and grapefruit mixed with crushed stone and... Read More

Elegance is personified in this Composition Chardonnay sourced from a single vineyard a south-facing ridge in the southern Eola Amity Hills. Both biodynamic and dry farmed in the region's volcanic soils which often impart... Read More

Mid lemon yellow. A minor and benevolent reduction on the nose which becomes steadily more elegant with aeration. Good tension a stony quality a little more warmth behind an interesting Chassagne for the medium term.

Pretty and more floral aromas include those of acacia blossom essence of pear and citrus confit. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension supporting medium weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the clean and dry... Read More

A very Meursault-like nose blends notes of hazelnut acacia blossom citrus rind and a touch of mineral reduction all of which is again trimmed in subtle wood influence. The rich and vibrant flavors exude a more subtle minerality... Read More

The 2018 Chardonnay Sanford and Benedict Vineyard The Twelve Rows shows a light hand in its expression of this historic Sta. Rita Hills site. Hints of apricot tangerine oil spice and tropical fruit all meld together effortlessly... Read More

The 2022 Chardonnay Chloe comes from three vineyards: Flora Marie (30%) El Diablo (30%) and Dumol's Bressay Estate Vineyard (40%). Grapes were harvested August 12 18 and 26. It has heady enveloping scents of peach quince lemongrass... Read More

The 2020 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard was harvested on September 12 and matured in larger 300- to 500-liter barrels. It opens with creamy new oak spices over baked peaches baklava beeswax and jasmine. The palate is... Read More