Chardonnay Wine

Winemaker Description

Rich with tropical and pear fruit, displaying an outstanding, creamy core of elegance. Winemaker Phillip Titus combines the finesse of great Burgundy, with the ripe fruit of Sonoma county. Fantastic! 

Try with Halibut, Swordfish & Tuna.

Memo Summary Notes

The 2023 Sonoma Loeb "Dignitary" Chardonnay is a significant release in the kosher wine world. It marks a "new kosher run" for the esteemed Sonoma-Loeb winery, bringing their high-end Sonoma County.

 It is specifically crafted for those who want a premium, buttery California Chardonnay.

Manischewitz has been synonymous with Kosher wine in America for generations — a name woven into the fabric of the holiday table, the Passover Seder, and the Shabbat dinner. Elijah is their modern expression: a range that speaks to a new generation of Kosher wine drinkers without abandoning the heritage and accessibility that made the brand a household name.

This Chardonnay is sourced from Chile’s Curicó Valley, a region that has quietly established itself as a reliable source of fresh, fruit-forward whites. The climate here lends itself to clean, expressive Chardonnay — bright in fruit, approachable in style, and finished with the warmth of brown spice that makes it a natural partner for the rich, savory cooking of the Jewish table.

On the nose, aromas of apple, juicy peach, and ripe pear arrive with freshness and clarity. The palate follows with a rich, smooth mouthfeel — the fruit notes balanced by hints of nutmeg and clove — and finishes cleanly and with good length. Certified Kosher Mevushal, making it suitable for all settings and observances.

• Producer: Manischewitz (Elijah range)
• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Appellation: Curicó Valley, Chile
• Certification: Kosher Mevushal
• Vintage: 2021
• Format: 750ml

Food Pairings: Roasted chicken, grilled fish, creamy pasta, vegetable dishes, and the full range of holiday and Shabbat cooking.

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2021

Wine Advocate 94 Points: Pretty aromas of honey, allspice and roasted almonds complement a core of peach and quince fruit. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with a dynamic interplay of textural breadth and energetic acidity, offering layered flavors on the finish.

Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points: Refined and elegant, with notes of pure white flowers, lemon curd, and white peach. Medium to full-bodied with a silky mouthfeel driven by citrus — tangerine, orange sherbet — with great texture and a long, decadent finish.

Wine Spectator 91 Points: Polished and sleekly layered, with honeydew, pear and spice flavors that build structure toward the handsome finish. Drink now through 2026. 220 cases made.

Winemaker Description

Brick House Chardonnay Cascadia Organic Biodynamic 2021 750ml

Brick House’s “Cascadia” is the winery’s reserve-level Chardonnay — a highly regarded, estate-grown wine from Oregon’s Ribbon Ridge AVA. Hand-crafted on a 40-acre farm that has been at the forefront of sustainable viticulture for decades, it is made with an Old World sensibility: organic and biodynamic farming, minimal intervention, and an unwavering focus on terroir expression. One of Oregon’s benchmark Chardonnays.

Pairing Suggestions

• Rich Seafood: Scallops in brown butter, roasted salmon, or halibut with lemon-cream sauce.
• Poultry: Roast chicken with herbes de Provence or pheasant.
• Earthy Dishes: Mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, or roasted root vegetables.

Binyamina | Chardonnay Reserve | Galilee | Israel | 2023 | Kosher | Mevushal

Binyamina is one of Israel's most established and respected wineries, founded in 1952 in the town of the same name at the foot of Mount Carmel. The Reserve range represents the estate's commitment to producing varietally expressive, terroir-driven wines from Israel's finest growing regions. The 2023 Chardonnay Reserve is sourced from the Galilee — Israel's premier wine region, where the elevated terrain, cool nights and Mediterranean climate create ideal conditions for producing fresh, structured white wines with genuine complexity and aging potential.

The wine is vinified with careful attention to preserving the natural freshness and aromatic character of the Chardonnay grape, with judicious oak aging adding texture, depth and a subtle creamy richness without overwhelming the fruit. The result is a well-balanced, food-friendly Chardonnay that reflects both the warmth of the Israeli sun and the cooling influence of the Galilee's altitude.

The nose opens with aromas of ripe peach, golden apple, citrus and white flowers, with hints of vanilla, toasted oak and a touch of honey. The palate is medium-bodied and well structured, with flavors of stone fruit, lemon curd and subtle spice, balanced by fresh acidity and a smooth, lingering finish. Kosher and Mevushal, making it suitable for all kosher occasions.

Serve at 48–52°F. Pairs beautifully with roast chicken, veal escalope in lemon sauce, grilled fish, light pasta with cream sauce, fragrant hard cheeses such as Gruyère or Pecorino, and the classic dishes of the Shabbat and holiday table.

• Producer: Binyamina Wine Winery
• Cuvée: Reserve
• Appellation: Galilee, Israel
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay (100%)
• Vintage: 2023
• Kosher Certification: Kosher; Mevushal
• Style: Dry white wine, medium-bodied
• Bottle Size: 750ml

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Among the Meursault Premiers Crus, some stand above the pack: Les Charmes, Les Genevrières, and, of course, Les Perrières.

Widely regarded as Meursault's most sought-after climat, Les Perrières is regularly considered a natural candidate for possible promotion to Grand Cru status.

The name Perrière refers to stone quarries, an appropriate reflection of the vineyard's distinctive mineral character.

Its remarkable minerality sets it apart from other Meursault Premier Crus, bringing it stylistically closer to the great white wines of Puligny-Montrachet.

2012 Vintage, 93 Points | Jancis Robinson: Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2012 tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Meursault 1er Cru les Perrières from Domaine du Montille has a quintessential Perrières nose: cold wet stone, more tertiary than its peers, touches of walnut and smoke coming through with aeration. The palate is fresh and vibrant, citrus peel and orange rind on the entry, very good depth and gently fanning out towards the long finish. This is primal, backward and broody but I can envisage this ageing with real style and verve.

2022 Vintage, 92–94 Points | Vinous Media: The 2022 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru retains mineralité and tension on the nose with a very slight reduction. The palate is well-balanced with a crisp line of acidity and more mineralité compared to other Perrières I have tasted. Elegant and quite persistent on the finish. Excellent.

91–93 Points | Burghound: Pungent aromas of leesy reduction and wood render the nose tough to evaluate. By contrast, there is both excellent density and intensity to the well-detailed middleweight flavors that exude a prominent stoniness on the youthfully austere and more tightly wound finale. This is awkward but it seems promising nonetheless and my projected range offers the benefit of the doubt.

An exceptional three-vintage exploration of one of Meursault's most distinguished vineyards.

Domaine Clos de la Chapelle Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Cuvée Exceptionnelle 2022 is a distinctive, limited-production white Burgundy from one of France's most celebrated Grand Cru appellations. Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grown on the prestigious Corton hillside, this exceptional cuvée showcases the richness, complexity, and remarkable aging potential associated with Corton-Charlemagne.

What distinguishes the Cuvée Exceptionnelle from the domaine's regular Corton-Charlemagne is its extended barrel aging. While both wines originate from the same prestigious Grand Cru appellation, the Cuvée Exceptionnelle receives additional time in barrel to develop greater depth, texture, and complexity.

The aging period varies from vintage to vintage. For the 2022 vintage, Corton-Charlemagne Cuvée Exceptionnelle was aged for 20 months in barrel, compared with 16 months for the regular Corton-Charlemagne.

This extended maturation contributes to a richly textured and sophisticated expression of Chardonnay, balancing ripe orchard fruit, citrus, subtle toasted oak, and the distinctive mineral character of Burgundy's limestone-rich soils.

The wine offers an elegant combination of concentration, freshness, and structure, with a layered palate and a long, refined finish. Its richness and complexity make it particularly well suited to cellaring, allowing additional nuances to develop with time.

An outstanding choice for collectors and lovers of fine white Burgundy, this Grand Cru pairs beautifully with lobster, scallops, roasted turbot, poultry in cream sauces, and aged Comté.

95 Points — Wine Spectator
94 Points — Jasper Morris, MW, Inside Burgundy

Domaine Clos de la Chapelle’s 2023 Corton-Charlemagne is a profound and exceptionally limited expression of one of Burgundy’s most celebrated white-wine vineyards. Produced entirely from Chardonnay, it combines the natural richness and power of the Corton hill with vibrant acidity, stony minerality and the remarkable precision for which the finest Corton-Charlemagne wines are known.

The Place

Corton-Charlemagne is a Grand Cru appellation situated at the northern end of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, where the rounded Hill of Corton rises above the villages of Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Ladoix-Serrigny. The appellation occupies the hill’s higher, cooler slopes at approximately 280 to 330 meters above sea level.

These elevated vineyards are planted on steep slopes composed of limestone, marl and thin, stony soils. The combination of altitude, exposure and mineral-rich geology gives Corton-Charlemagne its distinctive balance of concentration, freshness and long-lived structure. Although the appellation covers approximately 60 hectares currently under production, individual domaine holdings are often extremely small.

The Vineyard

Domaine Clos de la Chapelle farms just 0.30 hectare—less than one acre—of Corton-Charlemagne. Its parcel is located on the Pernand-Vergelesses side of the hill, facing west, and is planted with approximately 45-year-old Chardonnay vines. The soils contain a high proportion of limestone and marl, contributing to the wine’s firm mineral backbone, chalky texture and naturally persistent finish.

Production is correspondingly tiny, making this one of the domaine’s rarest and most sought-after bottlings.

The Grape

100% Chardonnay. Corton-Charlemagne is reserved exclusively for white Grand Cru Burgundy produced from Chardonnay. In this remarkable terroir, the grape develops considerable body and concentration while retaining the acidity, mineral tension and definition necessary for extended bottle aging.

Winemaking

Following harvest and sorting, the grapes are whole-cluster pressed. After a short settling of the juice, fermentation takes place in barrel with native yeasts. The wine is then matured in barrel for approximately 12 to 18 months, depending upon the character of the vintage, followed by a light fining before bottling.

Jasper Morris noted that the 2023 was produced from five barrels, with the fruit pressed without prior crushing and one barrel reserved for a longer period of élevage.

Tasting Notes

The 2023 opens with expansive aromas of lemon, ripe apple, fresh citrus, crushed stone and discreetly toasted oak. With air, additional notes of white flowers, orchard fruit and subtle spice begin to emerge.

The palate is broad and expressive yet beautifully controlled, supported by vibrant acidity and a firm, steely mineral backbone. Ripe citrus and apple flavors are layered with chalk, stone and finely integrated oak. There is impressive depth through the middle of the palate, followed by a long, focused and seemingly endless finish marked by freshness, chalky texture and mouthwatering mineral persistence.

This is a powerful yet precise Corton-Charlemagne: already expressive, but structured to reward patient cellaring.

Professional Ratings

95 Points Wine Spectator This white is expansive and expressive, with lemon, apple tart, citronella, stone and toasty oak aromas and flavors. Delineated by vibrant acidity, with well-integrated oak and a chalky feel on the seemingly endless finish.

94 Points — Jasper Morris, MW, Inside Burgundy 5 barrels, without crushing before pressing, one will be kept back for a longer elevage. Quite a deep yellow. The bouquet is very different to Pierre Meurgey’s Corton-Charlemagne (more or less the same fruit but some was crushed), the Clos de la Chapelle version offering more precision but less character. This version has a steely backbone, some ripe citrus, a little flesh, medium tension, apples at the back. Just needs a little more tension for the 4th star. Barrel Sample: 92-94

The Domaine

Domaine Clos de la Chapelle is based in Volnay and takes its name from the historic Volnay Premier Cru Clos de la Chapelle monopole, acquired by Victor Boillot in 1865. After remaining with the Boillot family for nearly 150 years, the estate was acquired in 2010 by Burgundy enthusiast Mark O’Connell and his Burgundian partners.

Today, the domaine cultivates approximately five hectares divided among 16 vineyards, including prized Premier Cru and Grand Cru parcels in Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Meursault and Corton. Annual production is extremely limited, totaling approximately 2,000 cases across the entire estate.

Food Pairing and Service

Serve at approximately 54–57°F. This structured, mineral-driven white Burgundy is an exceptional partner for lobster, scallops, halibut, sea bass, crab, roast poultry, veal in cream sauce, escargots and richly textured cheeses such as Comté or Délice de Bourgogne.

While the wine may be enjoyed young with decanting, Corton-Charlemagne is renowned for its ability to develop for decades. Additional bottle age will allow its citrus, stone and oak elements to integrate while revealing more complex notes of honey, toasted nuts, truffle and spice.

Region: Burgundy, France
Subregion: Côte de Beaune
Appellation: Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Village Area: Pernand-Vergelesses side of the Hill of Corton
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyard Holding: 0.30 hectare
Vine Age: Approximately 45 years
Soil: Limestone and marl
Wine Type: Dry white wine
Bottle Size: 750ml

Domaine Clos de la Chapelle Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023

90 Points Wine Spectator

From the acclaimed team behind Domaine Leflaive comes the exceptional Esprit Leflaive Saint-Romain Sous la Velle Blanc 2020, a beautifully refined Chardonnay that captures the elegance, purity, and mineral character of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune.

Established in 2018, Esprit Leflaive extends the domaine's celebrated winemaking philosophy beyond Puligny-Montrachet, selecting outstanding vineyard parcels throughout Burgundy. The Sous la Velle vineyard lies on a gentle, southeast-facing slope below the elevated village of Saint-Romain, west of Auxey-Duresses and near Meursault. Its limestone-rich marl and clay soils contribute freshness, structure, and distinctive minerality.

Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels, with just 15% new oak, followed by six months in stainless steel. This careful approach develops complexity and texture while preserving the wine's vibrant character.

Tasting Notes

The 2020 Saint-Romain Sous la Velle opens with inviting aromas of ripe pear, fresh lemon, white blossoms, and delicate brioche. The palate is beautifully balanced, offering a rounded, silky texture complemented by bright acidity and subtle mineral undertones. Notes of citrus and orchard fruit carry through to a precise, refreshing finish.

Expert Rating

90 Points — Wine Spectator: 

This white starts out round and fleshy, sporting lime blossom, citronella and mineral flavors. The finish is more precise, with a succulent feel and fine length.

Food Pairing

An elegant companion to roasted poultry, grilled seafood, seared scallops, creamy risotto, and soft cheeses.

Wine Details

• Producer: Esprit Leflaive

• Region: Saint-Romain, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

• Vintage: 2020

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Classification: Saint-Romain AOC

• Farming: Organic

• Style: Dry White Burgundy

• Bottle Size: 750ml

A sophisticated expression of Saint-Romain, combining the finesse of Domaine Leflaive's winemaking tradition with the distinctive freshness and mineral elegance of this remarkable Burgundy terroir.

Esprit Leflaive Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru Le Clos Reyssier 2020 is an exceptional single-vineyard Chardonnay from Burgundy's renowned Mâconnais region, combining the richness and generosity of southern Burgundy with the elegance, precision, and craftsmanship associated with the legendary Leflaive name.

Sourced from the prestigious Le Clos Reyssier vineyard in the village of Chaintré, at the southern end of Pouilly-Fuissé, this wine comes from an east-facing hillside planted in 1950. The vineyard's clay-limestone soils contribute to the wine's distinctive depth, concentration, and beautifully balanced structure. The 2020 vintage marks the vineyard's elevation to Premier Cru classification, recognizing the exceptional quality of this distinctive terroir.

The wine opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe yellow peach, honey, lemon zest, and delicate floral notes, complemented by subtle hints of butterscotch, toasted almonds, and crushed stone. On the palate, it is rich, generous, and beautifully textured, offering layers of orchard fruit, citrus, and gentle spice. Vibrant acidity provides freshness and definition, balancing the wine's impressive concentration and luxurious mouthfeel.

Carefully vinified with traditional Burgundian techniques, the wine undergoes fermentation in oak barrels, followed by 12 months of aging in oak, including 15% new barrels, and an additional six months in stainless steel. This thoughtful approach enhances complexity while preserving the purity of the Chardonnay fruit.

The result is an elegant yet powerful Premier Cru Burgundy, with remarkable depth, refined texture, and a long, harmonious finish. Esprit Leflaive Le Clos Reyssier 2020 beautifully demonstrates the exceptional potential of Pouilly-Fuissé's finest vineyards.

Expert Rating

93 Points Wine Spectator: "An opulent style, revealing honey, butterscotch, peach, lemon and stone aromas and flavors. Though rich, this white is focused by vivid acidity, which keeps everything balanced and long on the resonant finish." — Bruce Sanderson, 2024

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright golden yellow with delicate reflections.

Aroma: Ripe yellow peach, honey, lemon zest, yellow flowers, toasted almonds, butterscotch, and subtle mineral notes.

Palate: Rich, concentrated, and beautifully textured, with generous stone fruit, citrus, delicate spice, and refreshing acidity. Subtle oak influence contributes additional depth without overwhelming the fruit.

Finish: Long, elegant, and harmonious, with lingering peach, toasted almond, and mineral nuances.

Food Pairing

An outstanding companion to butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, roasted turbot, Dover sole, and creamy seafood preparations. Its generous texture and lively acidity also pair beautifully with roast chicken, veal in a delicate cream sauce, mushroom risotto, and aged Comté cheese.

Serving Temperature: 50–54°F (10–12°C).

Cellaring Potential: Wine Spectator recommends drinking through 2028, while Corney & Barrow suggests 2025–2029. The wine can be enjoyed now for its expressive fruit and refined complexity.

Domaine Leflaive Esprit Chablis 1er Cru Les “Fourchaume” 2022 · Chablis, Burgundy, France

Producer Description

Located on the right bank of the Serein River, Fourchaume enjoys a privileged position near the celebrated Chablis Grand Cru vineyards. Its limestone-rich Kimmeridgian soils impart the distinctive mineral character, freshness, and complexity that define the finest wines of Chablis.

The Esprit Leflaive approach to winemaking emphasizes texture, precision, and the authentic expression of each vineyard. The producer’s Fourchaume cuvée is known for its balance of lively acidity, generous mouthfeel, and distinctive iodine-like mineral character.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Brilliant pale gold with subtle green reflections.

Aroma: Fresh lemon zest, green apple, ripe pear, white blossoms, wet stone, and delicate saline notes.

Palate: Elegant and beautifully textured, with lively acidity, concentrated citrus and orchard fruit, and a distinctive chalky mineral character.

Finish: Long, precise, and refreshing, with lingering citrus, subtle iodine notes, and saline minerality.

Food Pairing

An excellent companion to fresh oysters, seared scallops, lobster, grilled sea bass, Dover sole, and delicate shellfish preparations. Its vibrant acidity and mineral precision also complement sushi, roasted poultry, creamy seafood risotto, and fresh goat cheese.

Serving Temperature: Approximately 50–54°F (10–12°C). Cellaring Potential: Enjoyable young for its freshness and mineral character, with the structure to develop additional complexity over several years.

Details

• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Region: Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, Burgundy, France
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Type: White

Esprit Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc 2023 is a beautifully refined expression of Chardonnay from Burgundy's prestigious Côte de Beaune, offering the elegance, purity, and precision associated with the renowned Leflaive name.

Produced from carefully selected, biodynamically farmed vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet, this exceptional regional Burgundy showcases the character of one of France's most celebrated white wine villages. The grapes originate from five small vineyard parcels situated toward Chassagne-Montrachet, where limestone-rich terroir contributes freshness, structure, and mineral complexity.

The 2023 vintage opens with an inviting bouquet of bright lemon zest, white flowers, fresh green apple, and delicate herbal nuances. On the palate, the wine is graceful and beautifully balanced, combining lively acidity with a silky, supple texture. Layers of citrus, orchard fruit, and lemon curd unfold with subtle richness, while a fine mineral backbone provides definition and freshness.

Aged for 12 months in oak barrels, including just 10% new oak, followed by six months in stainless steel, the wine achieves a harmonious balance between delicate texture and vibrant fruit expression.

Elegant, expressive, and wonderfully approachable, Esprit Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc 2023 offers a compelling introduction to the distinctive craftsmanship and refined style of Leflaive's white Burgundies.

Winemaker Notes

Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2023 represents the pinnacle of white Burgundy, showcasing the extraordinary elegance, precision, and complexity that have made Domaine Leflaive one of the world's most celebrated Chardonnay producers.

Produced from biodynamically cultivated vineyards in the prestigious Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, this exceptional wine reflects the distinctive limestone-rich soils and elevated vineyard position that contribute to its remarkable minerality and finesse.

The 2023 vintage reveals an exquisite aromatic bouquet of white flowers, fresh orchard fruits, lemon zest, ripe peach, and delicate honey, complemented by toasted hazelnuts and crushed limestone. On the palate, the wine is beautifully concentrated yet remarkably refined, offering a silky texture, vibrant acidity, and layers of citrus, stone fruit, and subtle spice.

Its impressive depth is balanced by extraordinary freshness and mineral tension, culminating in a long, elegant finish with lingering chalky and saline nuances.

A magnificent expression of Chevalier-Montrachet, this Grand Cru combines power with exceptional delicacy and promises decades of graceful evolution in the cellar.

Expert Ratings

97 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Leflaive's 2023 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is a great success, unwinding in the glass with a nuanced bouquet of white flowers, crisp orchard fruit, clear honey, toasted hazelnuts and wet stones. Full-bodied, satiny and suave, it's pure and racy, with compelling mid-palate amplitude, beautiful textural refinement and a long, chalky finish. Its ethereal, elegant style makes it a study in contrasts with the muscular, powerful Bâtard.

97 Wine Spectator: Peach, pineapple, lemon oil, citronella, lime blossom, hazelnut, white pepper and oyster shell aromas and flavors are among the complex details in this intense white. Tightens up while building to the superlong aftertaste, all the while remaining elegant and classy. Shows impressive harmony and length.

96 Vinous: The 2023 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru has a tightly wound bouquet despite my giving it five to ten minutes to open up. With hints of sunflower seed and crushed limestone, this is a real clenched fist aromatically. The palate is very well balanced with intense yellow and white fruit, less minerally than the Bâtard perhaps with just a hint of wild honey on the finish. It is a lovely wine…but could this be a year where Bâtard takes the glory?

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Brilliant pale gold with delicate green reflections.

Aroma: White blossoms, fresh pear, crisp apple, lemon zest, ripe peach, honey, toasted hazelnut, and crushed limestone.

Palate: Rich and beautifully textured, with vibrant acidity, concentrated orchard fruit, citrus, subtle spice, and pronounced mineral character.

Finish: Exceptionally long, precise, and elegant, with lingering chalky minerality and refreshing citrus notes.

Food Pairing

An outstanding companion to lobster, seared scallops, turbot, Dover sole, roasted poultry, and delicate cream-based dishes. Its mineral intensity and refined structure also complement truffle preparations and aged Comté cheese.

Cellaring Potential: Excellent aging potential. Wine Advocate suggests a drinking window of 2030–2050, while Wine Spectator recommends 2028–2038.

Entirely located in the town of Puligny, this Grand Cru was first mentioned back in 1397 when the abbey of Maizière purchased some of it. Old records mentioned that this plot might have been planted with gamay and pinot noir a few hundred years ago. When Dr. Lavalle published his classification of Bourgogne back in 1855, the climat was already planted to Chardonnay.  The 2023 vintage was generous in quantity and balanced in quality, following the excellent 2022. A mild, dry winter was followed by a cool, wet spring that helped recharge water reserves. 

An exceptional white Burgundy from Domaine Leflaive, the 2023 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru showcases the elegance, precision, and extraordinary complexity of one of Burgundy’s most prestigious vineyard sites. Crafted from Chardonnay grown in Puligny-Montrachet, this remarkable Grand Cru combines refined opulence, silky texture, vibrant acidity, and captivating minerality, delivering a beautifully balanced wine with impressive depth and aging potential.

Expert Ratings

96 Points – Wine Spectator: A ripe white, this exudes peach, pineapple, mango, and apple tart aromas and flavors. Toasted brioche and a range of baking spice notes emerge as this expands on the kaleidoscopic aftertaste. Starts out broad but gains focus and finesse on the aftertaste. Best from 2027 through 2037.

95 Points – Vinous: The 2023 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a stern, backward, petrichor- and limestone-scented bouquet that is quite Zen-like after the range of Premier Crus. The palate is fresh and vibrant with a silver bead of acidity, gaining weight in the mouth and very saline on the finish, with hints of orange zest on the aftertaste. Excellent.

95 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: The 2023 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a full-bodied, dense, and ample wine evocative of peach, orange oil, honeycomb, buttered toast, and white flowers. Structured and imposing, it combines generous richness with remarkable depth and complexity, promising to reward bottle aging.

93–95 Points – Burghound: Sourced from the Domaine’s oldest vines, this outstanding Grand Cru offers beautifully textured, concentrated, and full-bodied flavors with focused power. A pronounced bitter-lemon character carries through to an exceptionally long finish, highlighting the wine’s impressive structure, intensity, and potential for extended aging.

92-94 Prominent honeysuckle aromas add a touch of breadth to the equally ripe yet somehow more elegant nose of spicy and exotic jasmine tea and gardenia. There is again very good detail and a highly appealing underlying tension to the gorgeously textured flavors that exhibit focused power on the superbly long, balanced and compact finale. This is also built to age a decade or more but in this case, it could reasonably be approached after only 4 to 5 years.  

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Rich yet exquisitely refined, the wine opens with aromas of white flowers, ripe peach, pear, orange zest, and delicate pastry, complemented by crushed limestone and subtle earthy nuances. The palate is silky and concentrated, balancing generous stone-fruit flavors with bright acidity and a distinctive saline minerality. Layers of honeycomb, toasted brioche, and gentle spice lead to a long, harmonious finish of remarkable finesse. A magnificent expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay, offering both immediate sophistication and outstanding potential for graceful evolution in the cellar.

An exceptional white Burgundy from one of the region’s most celebrated producers, the 2023 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru combines extraordinary concentration, refined elegance, vibrant acidity, and profound mineral complexity. Crafted from Chardonnay grapes in the Côte de Beaune, this prestigious Grand Cru is a powerful yet beautifully balanced wine with remarkable aging potential.

Expert Ratings

98 Points – Vinous: The 2023 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a little more intensity on the nose than the Bienvenue, with touches of struck flint, cold stone, and light Granny Smith apple scents that are tightly coiled and unfold with aeration. The palate is crisp and taut, much more mineral-driven than the Bienvenue, with a truly complex and persistent finish that is a joy to behold. This riveted me to the spot and is one of the finest expressions of this holding that I have encountered in over 25 years of tasting at Leflaive.

98 Points – Wine Spectator: Taut and intense, featuring lime blossom, citronella, oyster shell, hazelnut, vanilla, and pastry aromas and flavors, this white is driven by its laser-like acidity. Balanced, with a seemingly endless finish that echoes the complex flavors and leaves you wanting more.

96 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: Notes of orange oil, pear, and peach mingle with hints of nutmeg, clear honey, and buttered toast, introducing Leflaive’s 2023 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru. Full-bodied, dense, and blocky, it is broad-shouldered and multidimensional, with an unctuous attack, a deep mid-palate, and a broad, expansive finish.

Rich and powerful yet remarkably refined, with aromas of ripe pear, white peach, citrus zest, and delicate white flowers, layered with toasted hazelnut, subtle spice, and crushed limestone. The palate is full-bodied and beautifully textured, balancing luscious orchard fruit with vibrant acidity and profound mineral complexity. A long, elegant finish reveals hints of citrus, saline freshness, and finely integrated oak. A magnificent expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay with outstanding aging potential.

Hendry · Unoaked Chardonnay · Napa Valley · 2024

Hendry Unoaked Chardonnay 2024 highlights the purity of the estate's old-vine Chardonnay fruit. Pale straw in color, it brings green and pink apple aromas together with stone fruit, followed by a light-bodied palate of tangy apple and citrus. Freshness and balance carry through a surprisingly long, lemony finish.

The Hendry family ranch sits at the foot of Mt. Veeder in the rolling hills northwest of the town of Napa. Its 114 acres of vines experience substantial marine influence, and Hendry makes its wines exclusively from estate grapes. The family's connection to the ranch began in 1939, when George W. and Margaret Hendry made it their home.

Winemaker Description

Hendry: This unassuming, unadorned wine always highlights the beauty and purity of our old-vine Chardonnay fruit. Pale straw color. Aromas of green and pink apples, stone fruits. Light-bodied, with pleasing flavors of tangy apple and citrus. Fresh and vibrant, with green apple and lemony acidity in the surprisingly long finish. Balanced palate. Keep it light when pairing with this wine. Try grilled chicken breasts, lemony hummus or guacamole with chips, mozzarella with prosciutto and summer fruit, and other light, bright foods--or just sip all by itself! Drink now through at least 2028.

Estate Philosophy

Hendry: We believe in good wine at a fair price. In growing good grapes, and keeping the winemaking simple. We’ve remained true to our roots, doing our best to honor the hard work of George W. and Margaret Hendry, who first made this ranch their home in 1939.

You'll find our family ranch tucked at the foot of Mt. Veeder, in the low, rolling hills just northwest of the town of Napa. It includes 114 acres of vines. We experience substantial marine influence, allowing us to grow many different types of wine grapes. All Hendry wines are made only from our estate grapes, and are crafted to highlight the unique soil and climate of this very special place.

Estate Recognition

Hendry's estate materials highlight inclusion in Wine Spectator's Ultimate Travel Guide to Napa Valley 2026 and San Francisco Chronicle Top Wineries recognition for six consecutive years, 2021–2026.

San Francisco Chronicle · Estate Commentary: This unassuming family-run estate is one of Napa’s best-kept secrets. The staff here is among the most knowledgeable of any tasting room in Napa Valley, and the guided tastings on the front porch of the farmhouse-like winery strike the perfect balance of casual and informative.

Sommelier Kelli White · Napa Valley Then and Now · Estate Commentary: Straightforward, delicious, and priced with an eye toward value, the Hendry wines offer an unpretentious counterpoint to an increasingly precious Napa Valley. The operation remains firmly in family hands, and the already impressive quality seems to improve with each passing year.

Food Pairings & Serving

Serve chilled with grilled chicken breasts, lemony hummus or guacamole with chips. Mozzarella with prosciutto and summer fruit is another producer-recommended match. Keep the menu light and bright, or enjoy a glass on its own.

Wine Details

• Producer: Hendry
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Region: California, United States
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Fruit: Estate-grown, old-vine Chardonnay
• Style: Unoaked, light-bodied white wine
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Producer's drinking guidance: Now through at least 2028

Estate-grown Napa Chardonnay with apple-and-citrus freshness, without the oak.

Terrazas de los Andes · Uco Valley, Mendoza · Chardonnay Reserva 2025

Terrazas de los Andes Chardonnay Reserva comes from El Peral and Gualtallary in Argentina’s Uco Valley. The producer’s story began more than 30 years ago with a vision to explore the cool, high-altitude terraces of Mendoza and capture a refined expression of the Andes.

Tasting Notes

Fresh apple, pear and lime meet delicate floral and herbal notes in this expressive Chardonnay. A creamy mid-palate is balanced by vibrant acidity, with a persistent, lightly mineral finish that keeps the wine bright and elegant.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2025 

James Suckling, 92 Points (review vintage not specified in the supplied text): Chalky, fresh and expressive on the nose, with lots of sliced apples, limes and a touch of eggshells. Medium-bodied with good acidity and a creamy texture. Elegant and lightly mineral in the fairly long finish. No malolactic fermentation. Drink now. Screw cap.

Vinous Media, 91 Points: The 2025 Chardonnay Reserva, from El Peral and Gualtallary (Uco Valley), opens with a lightly floral profile, showing pear, soft green apple and delicate herbal notes. Fresh and moderately textured, it combines a creamy mid-palate with vibrant acidity that brings energy and lift. It finishes with persistence and intensity of flavor. An engaging Chardonnay with clarity and drive.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Serve chilled. Suggested pairings include roast chicken, grilled fish, creamy pasta and mild cheeses, dishes that complement the wine’s fresh acidity and creamy texture.

Wine Details

• Producer: Terrazas de los Andes
• Wine: Chardonnay Reserva
• Vintage: 2025
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Origin: El Peral and Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Closure: Screw cap

A bright, textured Chardonnay that brings the freshness of the Andes to the table.

Tesselaarsdal · Chardonnay · 2022

Tesselaarsdal Chardonnay 2022 is a cool-climate South African white with a silky texture, crisp acidity, and an elegant, lingering finish. White pear and lemon toast bring depth to its medium-bodied palate, balancing rounded richness with refreshing lift.

Producer & Heritage

Tesselaarsdal was founded in 2015 by long-standing Hamilton Russell Vineyards employee Berene Sauls. It is named after the historic Overberg farming hamlet of Tesselaarsdal—not far from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge wine appellation—where Berene was born, a descendant of the freed slaves who were bequeathed the land of the Tesselaarsdal valley by former Dutch East India Company soldier Johannes Tesselaar’s widow in 1832.

Expert Reviews

James Suckling, 91 Points: Sliced pears, apples, wet stones and pastries on the nose. Medium-bodied, bright and clean, with savory, flinty elements underlining the fresh fruit.

Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points: This lively white hails from high-altitude vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, a cool-climate region. It exhibits inviting green and citrus aromas and has an oily texture and energized acidity backing flavors of white peach and linden tea. Bright notes of lime run through the palate.

Wine Spectator, 91 Points: Crisp and appealing, with a lightly chalky texture carrying well-meshed flavors of ripe Gala apple, slivered almond, pickled ginger and stony mineral. Clean-cut finish, with a waft of white blossoms.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90+ Points: Clean, zesty and citrus-driven, the nose of the 2022 Chardonnay is fresh with hints of oak and plenty of lemon skin and yellow apple. Medium-bodied and with 13% alcohol, the palate is fresh, food-friendly and expressive before ending with a zesty, mineral-driven finish. This little beauty was made with a mix of amphora and oak to bring out and balance dusty minerality with soft, oaky essences. Rating: 90+

Producer Notes · Historical Estate Background

The following producer account is preserved from the supplied listing. Its vineyard plans describe the estate’s aspirations at the time of writing, rather than a verified current planting or harvest status.

The Present
Fifteen years after starting my career in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Anthony Hamilton Russell offered me the wonderful opportunity to join the rest of the Hemel-en-Aarde area as a producer. Today, with the expert assistance of Hamilton Russell Vineyards wine maker, Emul Ross and the Hamilton Russell Vineyards team, I wholly own Tesselaarsdal Wines.

Grape purchases are secured with Babylon Vineyards, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge (unirrigated vineyards)—until Tesselaarsdal’s vineyards is secured and ready for harvest. I will focus production on Pinot Noir as our climate and soil type is best suited for this cultivar.

The Future
The Tesselaarsdal Wines dream is to create wines from its own vineyards in Tesselaarsdal, Overberg. In 2019 we acquired 16 hectares which will be planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Tasting Notes

Subtle white pear and lemon toast notes meet a silky, medium-bodied palate. Rounded richness is balanced by crisp acidity, with an elegant finish that lingers. For wine lovers seeking freshness alongside texture, this 2022 Chardonnay offers an appealing balance of both.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Serve chilled with grilled fish, roast chicken, or creamy mushroom pasta, or share a bottle over an unhurried dinner.

Wine Details

• Producer: Tesselaarsdal
• Founder: Berene Sauls
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2022
• Region: Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
• Country: South Africa
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Style: Cool-climate, medium-bodied white

Butter Light Chardonnay · JaM Cellars · California

Discover Butter Light Chardonnay, a lower-alcohol California white wine from JaM Cellars. This creamy Chardonnay combines bright citrus flavors with buttery richness, offering a lighter take on the familiar Butter Chardonnay style.

Tasting Notes

Tangy lemon mousse and vanilla shortbread notes lead the palate, complemented by hints of peach and apple. A smooth, creamy texture and refreshing finish make this California Chardonnay a flavorful choice for fans of buttery white wines.

Food Pairings

Pair Butter Light Chardonnay with lemon-butter shrimp, grilled white fish, herb-roasted chicken, or mushroom risotto. Its creamy character also complements brie and mild gouda.

Wine Details

• Producer: JaM Cellars
• Wine: Butter Light Chardonnay
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Region: California, United States
• Alcohol: 8.5% ABV
• Calories: 85 per 5 fl oz serving
• Bottle size: 750ml

Adelsheim · Chardonnay 2023 · Willamette Valley, Oregon · 750ml

Adelsheim Chardonnay offers an introduction to the winery’s style and the cool-climate Chardonnays of the Willamette Valley. The supplied winemaker note highlights yellow apple, Asian pear, cinnamon, and lemon thyme, with a palate that balances vibrancy and plushness.

Vineyards & Character

The supplied vineyard information describes fruit entirely from LIVE certified sustainable vineyards in the north Willamette Valley, with 87% from Adelsheim estate properties. Sites range from 450 to 875 feet in elevation and represent volcanic, sedimentary, and loess soils. The composition is 100% Chardonnay.

Expert Review - Vintage 2023

James Suckling · 92 Points
A subtle and pleasing wine with aromas of ripe pears and white peaches along with some sweet vanilla, caramel and green apples. A clean, easygoing, entry-level wine with bright acidity.

Winemaker Tasting Notes

Gina Hennen · Winemaker
"Wafting notes of yellow apple, Asian pear, crushed cinnamon stick, and lemon thyme rise out of the glass. The palate is pleasantly defined, offering both vibrancy and a delightful plushness. This serves as an excellent introduction to both Adelsheim’s winemaking style and the cool climate Chardonnays of the Willamette Valley at large."

Producer Philosophy

As a founding winery of the Willamette Valley we believe it is our duty to be steadfast stewards of this abundant land and to rally our community in support of equity and education. We have a responsibility to work with our community of partners to amplify muted voices and cultivate communities of inclusion and representation.

Every member of our organization is committed to treading lightly on the earth and supporting our local economy so that our vineyards, our wines, and our people remain here for generations to come.

This commitment is reflected in the five core pillars that guide everything we do:

Wine Quality: Consistently raising the bar

Over 50 years of winemaking have shaped our commitment to quality. From the famous Steamboat Conference to today, we’ve dedicated ourselves to crafting wines that reflect the unique character of the Chehalem Mountains.

For us, quality is non-negotiable. It begins in the vineyard and continues in the cellar, where tradition meets innovation. With each vintage, we refine our techniques, explore new possibilities, and create wines that are more expressive and exciting than the last.

Every bottle is an invitation to taste the result of our relentless pursuit of excellence.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Serve chilled in a white wine glass. Try with roast chicken, grilled fish, scallops, or a creamy vegetable pasta.

Wine Details

• Producer: Adelsheim
• Vintage: 2023
• Composition: 100% Chardonnay
• Appellation: Willamette Valley
• Origin: Oregon, United States
• Vineyards described: LIVE certified sustainable
• Estate fruit listed: 87%
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Supplied review: James Suckling, 92 points

Winemaker Notes: Fresh and lively, with a dazzling youthful character followed by a broad and appetizing palate of white fruit and acacia honey with subtle pastry and brioche overtones. The finish is long and persistent, revealing a touch of chalky minerality, a signature of the Côte des Blancs, along with hints of grapefruit, blood orange and a delicate salinity.

Expert Ratings

94 Wine Enthusiast: A beautiful Champagne, this citrus and white-fruited wine is tightly textured with a strong mineral character and pure acidity and freshness. The low dosage means it is dry, but the fruit contrasts well with this.

93 Jeb Dunnuck: The 2018 Champagne Blanc De Blancs A/18 Extra Brut is 100% Chardonnay from Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Bisieul, and Cuis and spent six years in the cellars. A floral vintage, this wine boasts elegant notes of white peach, pear, fresh pastry, lemon candies, and fresh almond. Approachable and medium-bodied, the palate is more rounded, with a creamy mousse and lasting suggestions of fresh custard on the finish.

93 James Suckling: Lemony and pristine with aspirin-like tension. Light-bodied, showing superzesty tangerine flavors with bright fruit definition and good length. It might lack complexity at the moment but is poised to develop lots of energy, elegance and nerviness.

N° 14 is the third opus from the “COLLECTION AYALA,” a set of cuvees produced in limited quantities, unveiled only as they approach their peak level of drinkability. This ephemeral cuvee is 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir — including Grand Cru Aÿ red wine.

Thanks to its extended ageing in the cellar and a low dosage of 5.3 grams/liter, N° 14 expertise, the ephemeral cuvée N°14 is composed of the five emblematic Grands Crus that form the backbone of the House’s blends. Caroline Latrive wanted to work the crus in equal proportions, exclusively from the 2014 vintage and for the first time in a rosé version.

 Expert Reviews

94 Wine Enthusiast:  "This is the third in an open-ended series of limited-production Champagnes. This new iteration is now beginning its rich maturity, with five Grand Cru villages at its heart. It is a finely textured wine with weight and dryness mitigated by the ripe fruit."—R.V.

93 James Suckling: "Plenty of strawberry character with iron, peaches and hints of chalk. Full-bodied with medium, round tannins and a spicy, cotton-candy and orange-peel aftertaste."

92 Jeb Dunnuck:   "A very different expression, the 2014 Champagne No 14 Brut Rosé is a pale peach hue, with a subtle and attractive perfume of lilac, tangerine, and cantaloupe. It has more racy and compact tension on the palate, with a soft, chalky texture that lifts cleanly. There is nice, snappy energy to this wine, which can be drunk over the next 10 or so years." 

Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay · 2023

Expressive and balanced, this Russian River Valley Chardonnay pairs vibrant citrus and delicate stone fruit with a supple, creamy texture. Fresh apricot, tangerine and lemon zest mingle with peach, honeysuckle and a quiet pastry note. Bright citrus brings lift to the palate and keeps the richness in check.

Planted in 1975 to Wente-selection Chardonnay, Olivet Lane Vineyard sits on sloping benchland in the Santa Rosa Plain, between the warmer Westside Road area and cooler Green Valley. Warm days, chilly evenings, coastal breezes and fog help preserve acidity, while well-drained loam and clay soils give this site its concentration and finesse. The long, cool 2023 season allowed fruit time to develop flavor without losing freshness.

Expert review · vintage not specified in existing review text

Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points — The nose of this Chardonnay hits with aromas of tart citrus, green apple, white flowers, and a charge of flint. The palate possesses nervy acidity and pithy texture, with flavors of Bosc pear, cinnamon, lemon blossoms, and stemmy herb mélange through the finale. A little time in the cellar will soften this out nicely. — Tom Capo

From our team - David of 67wino.shop

“Perfect for the Burgundy lover who desires a California Chardonnay. Meursault in character. Aged in old barrels. Dry and lean on the palate.”

David of 67 Wine

At the table

Pair with seared scallops, lemon-roasted chicken, grilled shrimp or crab cakes.

At a glance

• Producer: Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Vineyard: Olivet Lane
• Appellation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
• Alcohol: 13.6%
• Size: 750ml

A single-vineyard Chardonnay with citrus energy, graceful texture and an introductory offer.

Gary Farrell Rochioli-Allen Vineyard Chardonnay · 2022

Rich yet focused, this Russian River Valley Chardonnay opens with honeysuckle, ripe pear and sliced almond. Stone fruit and a generous texture meet crisp acidity for a finish that keeps its depth in balance with freshness.

The fruit comes from historic blocks near the Russian River, where gravelly soils contribute to the vineyards' character. Most of the blend draws from Rochioli's River Block, planted in 1989, alongside the Mid-40s Block, planted in 1993, and Allen Block 1, planted in 1995. Gary Farrell's relationship with Rochioli began more than four decades ago with a handshake, a partnership reflected in this vineyard-focused bottling.

Expert review · Vintage 2022

Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points — A whisper of flinty reduction dances at the margins along with grilled pineapple, fresh lemon, and Granny Smith apple on the nose of this Chardonnay. The palate features lightning rod acidity framing flavors of nectarine, pithy lemon, candied ginger, and white flowers lingering through a lengthy finish. Tom R. Capo

At the table

Pair with butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken with cream sauce or a delicate mushroom risotto.

At a glance

• Producer: Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Vineyards: Rochioli and Allen
• Appellation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
• Size: 750ml

A vineyard-driven Chardonnay with richness, lift and an introductory offer.

Kendall-Jackson · Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay · California 2023

This 2023 California Chardonnay from Kendall-Jackson’s Vintner’s Reserve is offered in a 375ml half bottle.

The smaller format suits a modest pour, a tasting alongside other wines, or a table where a full bottle is more than you need.

• Producer: Kendall-Jackson
• Collection: Vintner’s Reserve
• Vintage: 2023
• Region: California, USA
• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Size: 375ml half bottle

A California Chardonnay in a compact format for a smaller pour.

From the Troesmes sub-climat of Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy, this organically farmed wine reflects the limestone-rich terroir of one of Burgundy’s celebrated white wine regions. Located northwest of the village of Chablis, within the communes of Poinchy and Beine, Beauroy encompasses three sub-climats: Beauroy, Côte de Savant, and Troesmes.

The gently sloping vineyards face south to southeast, with shallow topsoil over Kimmeridgian limestone and white clay. Isabelle and Denis Pommier farm organically and work the soils manually. Grapes are harvested into small 15-kilogram cases and pressed immediately.

Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place equally in tank and neutral oak barrels of varying ages. The wine then spends 18 months on its lees, with two-thirds aged in tank and one-third in oak.

Vineyard & Winemaking

• Appellation: Chablis Premier Cru
• Vineyard: Troesmes, within the Beauroy climat
• Exposure: South to southeast
• Soils: Kimmeridgian limestone and white clay with shallow topsoil
• Viticulture: Organic farming; soils worked manually
• Fermentation: Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 50% tank and 50% neutral oak barrels
• Aging: 18 months on the lees in two-thirds tank and one-third oak

Isabelle et Denis Pommier Chablis 1er Cru Troesmes Organic 2023

MAGNUM SIZE: Agrapart · L’Avizoise Grand Cru · Champagne 2019

Grand Cru pedigree. Remarkable depth. Magnificent in magnum.

A magnum of vintage Blanc de Blancs from Avize in Champagne’s Côte des Blancs, L’Avizoise is Agrapart’s expression of the upper hillside, where the estate’s existing producer profile describes more clay over the chalk. This is the powerful side of Avize, framed by the chalky character that defines the village.

The Agrapart family has bottled Champagne under its own name since the domaine’s founding in 1894. Pascal Agrapart helped establish its reputation for site-driven wines; Ambroise joined him in the 2018 vintage. For this 2019 Extra Brut, the 1.5-liter format makes a striking bottle to open around a generous table.

From the existing producer profile

“At the top of the hill where there is more clay, he produces his most powerful wine, ‘L’Avizoise’.”

Powerful, expressive, and beautifully textured, Pascal Agrapart’s Avizoise 2019 showcases the generous side of Grand Cru Chardonnay. Presented in an impressive 1.5-liter magnum—the equivalent of two standard bottles—this vintage Blanc de Blancs brings depth and elegance to a celebratory table or a carefully chosen Champagne collection.

The 2019 combines ripe orchard fruit and citrus with floral nuances, freshly baked bread, and a chalky mineral character. Its concentrated, richly textured palate is enlivened by fine bubbles and vibrant freshness, delivering a Champagne with both presence and finesse.

The Vineyard: Grand Cru Avize

Avizoise comes from the Robarts and Gros Yeux parcels in Avize, a Grand Cru village in Champagne’s Côte des Blancs. These sites share a deep layer of clay-rich topsoil over chalk, a geological profile that contributes to the cuvée’s distinctive density and richness. Made entirely from Chardonnay, Avizoise expresses this terroir in a style that is generous, elegant, and particularly well suited to the dining table.

About Pascal Agrapart

Based in Avize, Pascal Agrapart is a grower-producer working exclusively with estate-grown grapes. Pascal and his son Ambroise tend approximately 12 hectares of vineyards, predominantly planted to Chardonnay in Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs.

The domaine places living soils at the center of its vineyard philosophy. Ploughing and compost made from local ingredients help sustain the health of the vineyards, while careful harvesting and pressing preserve the character of the fruit. The Champagnes are bottled at the estate without fining or filtration and are riddled by hand.

Serving & Food Pairings

Serve in a tulip-shaped Champagne glass or a white wine glass to allow the aromas and texture to unfold. Suggested pairings include butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken, turbot with a creamy sauce, or aged Comté. The magnum format makes an especially striking centerpiece for a dinner or celebration.

Wine Details

• Producer: Pascal Agrapart
• Cuvée: Avizoise
• Vintage: 2019
• Region: Champagne, France
• Origin: Avize, Côte des Blancs
• Classification: Grand Cru
• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Style: Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
• Bottle Size: Magnum — 1.5 Liter

Ratings & Reviews

Vinous 97

97The 2019 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs L’Avizoise Grand Cru is dialed up to the maximum. Ample and broad on the palate, the Avizoise is seriously impressive right out of the gate. So expressive today, the 2019 will only improve over time. Even in the early going, it soars with tremendous textural resonance and body. The natural gravitas of these sites (Champboutons and Bionnes) in Avize comes through loud and clear. The Avizoise is the most dense and potent of these Champagnes from Agrapart. It is bottled with no dosage but does have 3 grams of natural residual sugar. Disgorged: June 2025; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. - By Antonio Galloni on November 2025.

97 James Suckling

Reviewed October 2025

An austere nose of lime zest, chalk and lemon leaves. It needs time in the glass to become gentler, with lemon curd and apple flavors, pinprick bubbles, a medium body and very good concentration that’s typical of the vintage. A restrained wine with zesty, integrated acidity and a super tight-knit texture. Drink or hold.

Wine Advocate 95 Points 

Review Date: 03/2026

Disgorged in October 2025 without dosage, the 2019 Blanc de Blancs Avizoise leaps from the glass with a flamboyant bouquet of orange confit, ripe peach and rose apple, mingled with freshly baked bread. On the palate, it is full-bodied and immensely concentrated, open-knit and muscular, with a rich, textural core of fruit and succulent yet vibrant acidity, enlivened by a pinpoint mousse and concluding with a flavorful finish tinged with orange. Avizoise is often the richest and most demonstrative wine in the portfolio, but this year it goes well beyond that descriptor. A residual sugar of around four grams per liter lends a more generous, giving style, and the wine will age on its concentration rather than its acidity. As ever, it derives from clay-rich soils in the commune of Avize and is typically where Agrapart begins the harvest; yields were reduced by some 30% due to frost this year. (KK)

An Avize-focused Champagne for a gathering worth opening a magnum.

Clos du Bois · California Chardonnay · 2024 · Magnum 1.5 Liter

Clos du Bois Chardonnay 2024 comes in a generous 1.5-liter magnum, bringing California Chardonnay to the table in a format made for sharing. Each magnum holds the equivalent of two standard 750ml bottles, a practical choice for a dinner gathering or celebration.

This listing features the 2024 vintage in the larger bottle format. For anyone planning a shared meal, the magnum keeps the wine service simple while giving the table a distinctive centerpiece.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Serve chilled and allow the wine a little time in the glass. As general Chardonnay pairing ideas, consider roast chicken, baked fish or creamy pasta, adjusting your choice to the wine’s character once opened.

Wine Details

• Producer: Clos du Bois
• Vintage: 2024
• Region: California, United States
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Style: White wine
• Bottle size: 1.5 liters
• Format: Magnum, equivalent to two standard 750ml bottles

California Chardonnay in a magnum format for sharing around the table.