Shop Chardonnay

The Reserve Cellar offers an extensive selection of Chardonnay, a popular varietal known for its versatility. Whether your preference leans towards a dry white or a sweeter profile, oaked or unoaked, our collection has a Chardonnay perfectly suited for every palate. Explore our offerings to discover the ideal Chardonnay for any taste or occasion.

Chardonnay is wonderfully reflective of its environment, flourishing in a variety of climates and soils to produce a diverse range of flavours. For lovers of dry white wines, our selection from cooler climates features Chardonnays with crisp, mineral undertones and light, refreshing notes of green apple, pear, and citrus.

If you have a penchant for sweet white wines, explore our Chardonnays from warmer regions. These wines offer deeper, more indulgent flavours of tropical fruits, vanilla, and honey, complete with a rich, buttery finish. They are especially delightful with spicy dishes or creamy, rich foods and soft cheeses.

A creamy, oaked Chardonnay offers a delightful spectrum of flavours, ranging from decadent tropical fruit and grilled pineapple to delicate poached pear and zesty lemon curd, all accented by a nuanced chalky minerality. This fuller-bodied white wine style is an ideal match for bold, indulgent dishes such as mushroom risotto or lobster bisque. While most oaked Chardonnays are best enjoyed within 3–5 years of their vintage, exceptional bottles have the potential to gracefully mature for up to a decade.

For those who appreciate a refreshing white wine brimming with floral and citrus notes, unoaked Chardonnay is the perfect choice. With a flavour spectrum spanning from fruity hints of yellow apple, fresh pineapple, and mango to a more delicate profile of white flowers, green apple, pear, and citrus peel, this style of Chardonnay showcases the essence of the grape itself without the influence of oak. Crafted in a reductive environment to maintain its crispness and acidity, unoaked Chardonnay embodies purity and freshness in every sip.

Sparkling wines crafted from Chardonnay, known as Blanc de Blancs, boast a spectrum of flavours from Meyer lemon and yellow apple to lemon zest and honeysuckle. To create these sparkling gems, Chardonnay grapes are harvested early to preserve acidity, then blended into a cuvée and undergo a second fermentation in the bottle. This meticulous process yields vibrant and complex wines perfect for any celebration.

Whether you are a dedicated chardonnay enthusiast or a white wine explorer, The Reserve Cellar’s selection is designed to enrich your dining experience and broaden your understanding of this compelling category of wines. The collection explores the various types of white wine, each offering a unique taste experience, proving that the world of white wines is rich with diversity and intrigue.