Handpicked wine case
Original Chardonnay Wine Case
Curated for Chardonnay lovers who would like to explore the grape beyond a single familiar style, this case travels through Argentina, France, Australia, Chile, South Africa and Romania. Compare bright orchard fruit and crisp citrus with lightly oaked savouriness, ripe tropical flavours and richer, rounded textures, discovering what Chardonnay brings to the glass in different regions and hands.
Price range: £77.50 through £154.99
Six inviting expressions of Chardonnay
Follow Chardonnay from bright and fresh to rich and rounded
This collection is for anyone who enjoys Chardonnay and wants to understand why it can taste so different from one place and producer to the next. Kaiken Clásico begins in Mendoza with green apple, pear and subtle tropical fruit, its soft palate lifted by refreshing acidity. Les Mougeottes offers a savourier French expression, bringing lemon, rounded fruit and a gentle touch of vanilla oak, while Australia’s Akurra is bright with tangerine, apricot and tropical flavours. Sanama Reserva reflects the warm days and cool nights of Chile’s Andean foothills through ripe peach and pineapple balanced by a crisp finish. From South Africa, MAN Family Wines’ Padstal turns towards melon, tropical fruit and butterscotch, refreshed by juicy citrus. Wildflower completes the journey with a Romanian blend led by Chardonnay, adding Feteasca Regala and Viognier to its ripe mango, toast and vanilla. Together, these wines offer a relaxed, rewarding way to compare fruit, freshness, texture and oak while finding the Chardonnay styles that most appeal to you.
The Wines
Kaiken Clásico
Kaiken, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting note
Green apple and pear lead into subtle tropical fruit, giving this Mendoza Chardonnay an inviting, fruit-driven character. Soft on the palate yet balanced by lively acidity, it finishes bright and refreshingly clean.
Pair with
Its freshness would be lovely with grilled chicken, seafood or a crisp salad, and it is equally easy to enjoy as an aperitif.
Les Mougeottes Chardonnay
Les Mougeottes, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Tasting note
Lemon and vanilla rise gently from the glass before a rounded, fruity palate reveals a subtle touch of oak. Ripe yet savoury, this lightly oaked Chardonnay has an appealing balance that makes it especially versatile.
Pair with
Bring it to the table with fish, shellfish or white meat, where its rounded fruit and restrained vanilla character can settle comfortably into the meal.
Akurra Chardonnay
Akurra, Victoria, Australia
Tasting note
Fresh tangerine peel and apricot make a lively first impression, opening onto a delicious sweep of tropical fruit. Vibrant and uncomplicated in the best sense, it brings plenty of sunny character to the glass.
Pair with
Serve it well chilled with prawns or a chicken dish, or pour it alongside a light salad for an easy, relaxed lunch.
Sanama Reserva, Cachapoal Valley Chardonnay
Sanama Reserva, Cachapoal, Chile
Tasting note
Peach and pineapple mingle with hints of pear and citrus, creating a generous tropical aroma. Lovely fruitiness fills the palate, while natural acidity keeps it vibrant and carries the wine towards a pleasantly crisp finish.
Pair with
Its ripe fruit and refreshing finish would come into their own with grilled chicken, seafood or a creamy pasta supper.
Padstal Chardonnay
MAN Family Wines, Western Cape, South Africa
Tasting note
Melon and tropical fruit bring richness to the glass, joined by a gentle butterscotch note that gives the wine extra depth. Juicy citrus provides a refreshing counterpoint, keeping this complex, rounded Chardonnay lively and pleasurable.
Pair with
A comforting choice for roast chicken or creamy pasta, it also has enough citrus freshness to sit happily beside seafood.
Wildflower Chardonnay
Cramele Recas, Romania
Tasting note
Ripe mango and fragrant tropical fruit give this full-bodied white an expressive opening, with hints of toast and vanilla adding warmth and depth. Rich, smooth and generous, it shows an exuberant side of Chardonnay while the supporting grapes lend further aromatic character.
Pair with
Its tropical richness would be particularly enjoyable with roast chicken or creamy pasta, while grilled seafood offers a pleasing contrast.
Why Chardonnay lovers will enjoy the journey
The pleasure here lies in tasting how Chardonnay moves between freshness and richness. Kaiken brings a bright Mendoza expression shaped by green apple, pear and balanced acidity, while Les Mougeottes introduces the rounded fruit and subtle vanilla oak of a savoury southern French style. MAN Family Wines then turns up the richness in the Western Cape, balancing melon, tropical fruit and butterscotch with juicy citrus.
- Sanama Reserva reflects its Cachapoal setting near the Andes through ripe peach and pineapple, with pear, citrus and generous natural acidity giving the wine a vibrant, crisp finish.
- Akurra offers a lively Australian contrast: grapes harvested in the cool of night retain the fresh tangerine and apricot character that makes its tropical-fruited palate so easy to enjoy.
- Cramele Recas broadens the experience with Wildflower, blending Chardonnay with Feteasca Regala and Viognier for fragrant mango fruit, full texture and warmly judged notes of toast and vanilla.
I love how clearly these wines show Chardonnay’s range, moving from bright apple, pear and citrus to rounded vanilla, tropical fruit and butterscotch while remaining wonderfully approachable at the table.
Becky