The Chardonnay Thread

[Daver6]

Thanks for the response. I don't really get to the stores with the 'wine merchants' so perhaps I need to do more hunting at those.

Also keep an eye on the Dan Murphy's thread. @qaz has shared some cracking deals there in the past.

 

[qaz]

2019 Bay of Fires $28.17 @ Cellar One after $20 referral - thanks/credit to @Dudditz

Bay of Fires Chardonnay 2019

Bay Of Fires draw from premium parcels of fruit across Tasmania and here they source from the East Coast and Tamar Valley. Chief Winemaker Penny Jones leads a talented and capable team including Ta…

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Not that I've ever seen. I've only ever seen really overpriced growth Bordeaux. Got any examples of good white burg they carry? I'm always on the hunt.

• Christian Moreau
• Louis Michel
• Blain-Gagnard
• Olivier Leflaive

 

[qaz]

William Fevre Chablis Online Tasting with Victor Pepin: 6.30-8pm AEST Wednesday 28th October @ Archive (also 2018 Bindi pinot noirs)
6 x 50ml wine samples + food pairings = $50 delivered:

• 2018 Chablis
• 2017 Vaillons Premier Cru
• 2017 Beauroy Premier Cru
• 2017 Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru
• 2017 Bougros Domaine Grand Cru
• 2017 Les Clos Grand Cru

2013-2018 vintages now available @ France-Soir

 

[sietes]

• Christian Moreau
• Louis Michel
• Blain-Gagnard
• Olivier Leflaive

All show as out of stock except the Moreau AC Chablis which is pretty meh.

Is this something you can only find in store and not online?

 

[qaz]

for those who missed it at Carboot - Savaterre 2018 (GW97, NG95) $68.99 @ The Wine Collective (plus $9.95 delivery, less 8.8% Cashrewards and $20 voucher)

back in stock @ Carboot - 4 left:

$52.95 2pk @ Carboot using $50 voucher - now free pick-up in MEL/SYD or usual $12 delivery
considered to be if not at least as good as, then definitely better value than, Giaconda:

Chardonnay Shoot-Out

Three great Chardonnays were pitted against each other, a Giaconda, a Leeuwin Estate, and a Meursault. Giaconda was perhaps the first Aus...

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Also available at Virgin Wines for the same price after using AMEX 150/50 offer

Domaine Servin Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2017 - VM(AG)93+, WA(WK)93, AM92/91-94, JS92, CellarTracker 91.9, Vivino 4.2 - $55.25 @ Virgin in 12pk before 10% off with SIGN10, 7% Cashrewards, AmEx offer - ends today

MdT is the best premier cru, better than some grand cru - it's considered one of the best value (sweet spot, outstanding) by Allan Meadows (Burghound) and I was trying to buy it last year when France-Soir sold out

Joshua Cooper Cope-Williams Vineyard 2019 - MB96 - $57 @ Prince Wine Store

2018 Cobaw Ridge Skin Contact - MB96 - $55 @ DRNKS - limited

2019 Joshua Cooper $52, 2018 Cobaw Ridge $48 (standard, not skin contact) @ Grape Belief

also Combes What's Beneath 2019 - MB94 - $35 (2018 MB93)

$32.40 @ Wine Experience in 6pk

All show as out of stock except the Moreau AC Chablis which is pretty meh.

Is this something you can only find in store and not online?

some still seem available for delivery or in-store at Dan's Cellar?

 

[qaz]

Perhaps my favourite chardonnays below $40-$50:

• 2012: Stonier Reserve
• 2013: Stonier Reserve
• 2014: Cape Mentelle
• 2015: Dog Point, Holyman, Shaw+Smith M3
• 2016: Brookland Valley Estate, Dexter, Dog Point
• 2017: Bay of Fires, Dexter, Kumeu River Estate
• 2018: Shaw+Smith M3

I'm yet to taste 2017 Brookland Valley and 2018 Dexter, amongst others

Shaw+Smith M3 2019 - CM(WF)/NS96, JO91, RD18.75 - $38.88 @ Auswine after 10% off New Releases + extra 10% off 6+ items with NEWCUST - ends today?

William Fevre Chablis Online Tasting with Victor Pepin: 6.30-8pm AEST Wednesday 28th October @ Archive (also 2018 Bindi pinot noirs)
6 x 50ml wine samples + food pairings = $50 delivered:

• 2018 Chablis
• 2017 Vaillons Premier Cru
• 2017 Beauroy Premier Cru
• 2017 Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru
• 2017 Bougros Domaine Grand Cru
• 2017 Les Clos Grand Cru

2013-2018 vintages now available @ France-Soir

William Fevre Chablis 2018 + 2017, 2013 and some magnums @ Randall's

Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay tasting

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[qaz]

Domaine Naturaliste Artus 2019 - GW96 - $34.20 @ Auswine in 6pk using NEWCUST for 10% off

AusCellardoor after 15% off with SPRING:

• Holyman 2019 - GW96 - $42.42 in 6pk
• Tolpuddle 2019 - AH/NS98 - $67.92

$33.92 after 15% off:

Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay 2022

Buy 2022 Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay: A wine with a wonderful recent record, the 2022 Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay is complex, textural with an unashamedly 'old-world' feel. Another sublime Margaret River Chardonnay from Domaine Naturaliste, this highly acclaimed release has...

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Margaret River – World Class Chardonnay

Join us to explore the breathtaking Margaret River region and its fresh, elegant Chardonnays. Discover how the region’s maritime influences, ancient soils, modern history and Gin Gin clones all contribute to create this unique style.

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[billbro]

$52.95 2pk @ Carboot using $50 voucher - now free pick-up in MEL/SYD or usual $12 delivery

Not sure I would buy from these guys again, drop ship operation out of a Keynards warehouse. To be honest I could live with that, but when we went to pick up our click and collect today it was sitting outside on a metal rack (28 degree day).

Based on the photo they sent us for the click and collect it seems like it has been sitting there since Tuesday!

We contacted them for a replacement, no reponse yet and can't be sure how their bottles are normally stored.

 

[boomy]

Not sure I would buy from these guys again, drop ship operation out of a Keynards warehouse. To be honest I could live with that, but when we went to pick up our click and collect today it was sitting outside on a metal rack (28 degree day).

Based on the photo they sent us for the click and collect it seems like it has been sitting there since Tuesday!

We contacted them for a replacement, no reponse yet and can't be sure how their bottles are normally stored.

That’s not good. Adding to my recent negative experience paying for an order to be collected in their Melbourne warehouse using the $50 voucher. The order was canceled claiming I already used referral once before (last year). The thing is I was only the person paying for the current order which was supposed to be picked up by someone else in a state I currently don’t even have access to. Tried to explain the situation via email but no reply and then magically the next day Melbourne pick for that specific wine (Savaterre Chardonnay) was removed as an option. Hmm... Now after reading your post I’m thinking it was actually a blessing in disguise!

 

[billbro]

Hmm... Now after reading your post I’m thinking it was actually a blessing in disguise!

You probably did dodge a bullet, if I were to buy from them I suspect I would just pay for shipping to avoid their dodgy storage of the wines or pick up as soon as it is ready. It was clearly just drop-shipped from Negociants, they just slapped a label ontop with their logo.

My biggest issue is that the orders (not just mine) were left out in the open (i.e. secured parking area at Keynards storage) - so it's literally just left to fare with outdoor temperatures. The box was pretty dusty and they sent us a photo on Tuesday showing the order was ready and on a metal rack, so it has presumably been sitting there for a while (if I had known it was just lying outside instead of in a temp controlled room, I would have picked it up that day).

To be fair, maybe the guys will respond over the weekend, but looking at how the operation is run I'm not overly hopeful.

 

[qaz]

Not sure I would buy from these guys again, drop ship operation out of a Keynards warehouse. To be honest I could live with that, but when we went to pick up our click and collect today it was sitting outside on a metal rack (28 degree day).

Based on the photo they sent us for the click and collect it seems like it has been sitting there since Tuesday!

We contacted them for a replacement, no reponse yet and can't be sure how their bottles are normally stored.

sorry to hear

TWC have free delivery today in case you want to buy it from them - Savaterre 2018 $54.27 delivered in 2pk after 8.8% Cashrewards and $20 voucher - or others

magically the next day Melbourne pick for that specific wine (Savaterre Chardonnay) was removed as an option

perhaps ran out of stock there

 

[billbro]

sorry to hear

Appreciate the post though! Was worth a try given the pricing and lesson learnt for next time.

Probably isn't too bad if you get it shipped, as it should avoid the storage issue - the packing from negociants says not to post between 12 to 20c so ironic that these guys just leave it sitting outside.

 

[sietes]

That’s not good. Adding to my recent negative experience paying for an order to be collected in their Melbourne warehouse using the $50 voucher. The order was canceled claiming I already used referral once before (last year). The thing is I was only the person paying for the current order which was supposed to be picked up by someone else in a state I currently don’t even have access to. Tried to explain the situation via email but no reply and then magically the next day Melbourne pick for that specific wine (Savaterre Chardonnay) was removed as an option. Hmm... Now after reading your post I’m thinking it was actually a blessing in disguise!

I had the same experience when redeeming a referral. Order was cancelled by them and the code no longer worked. It was my first purchase and now I highly recommend avoiding this dodgy retailer.

 

[qaz]

McHenry Hohnen Hazel's Vineyard 2017 - RJ97, NB96, MB/JH95 - $34.95 @ Kemenys
(thanks/credit to Ian C on Winefront)

William Fevre Chablis Online Tasting with Victor Pepin: 6.30-8pm AEST Wednesday 28th October @ Archive (also 2018 Bindi pinot noirs)
6 x 50ml wine samples + food pairings = $50 delivered:

• 2018 Chablis
• 2017 Vaillons Premier Cru
• 2017 Beauroy Premier Cru
• 2017 Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru
• 2017 Bougros Domaine Grand Cru
• 2017 Les Clos Grand Cru

HOW 'DRINKABILITY' BECAME A DEFINING QUALITY FOR WINE - JamesSuckling.com

Wine reports from the internationally acclaimed wine critic and journalist

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• Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2008 – JS99
• William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2017 – JS98

You probably did dodge a bullet, if I were to buy from them I suspect I would just pay for shipping to avoid their dodgy storage of the wines or pick up as soon as it is ready. It was clearly just drop-shipped from Negociants, they just slapped a label ontop with their logo.

My biggest issue is that the orders (not just mine) were left out in the open (i.e. secured parking area at Keynards storage) - so it's literally just left to fare with outdoor temperatures. The box was pretty dusty and they sent us a photo on Tuesday showing the order was ready and on a metal rack, so it has presumably been sitting there for a while (if I had known it was just lying outside instead of in a temp controlled room, I would have picked it up that day).

To be fair, maybe the guys will respond over the weekend, but looking at how the operation is run I'm not overly hopeful.

did you end up receiving a response?

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wish i'd known about the closing down sale at the start of the year, when there were some damn cheap Bindi and Rockford Black Shiraz:

We're selling The Bishop's cellar

Our cellar sale has ended...

 

[billbro]

did you end up receiving a response?

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We did receive a response from Erez, but the replies have been a bit misleading and we suspect we might not ever get it resolved.

 

[qaz]

besides free delivery at Langton's,

2015 Redbrook Reserve - JH97 - $34.99 @ The Wine Collective (plus $9.95 delivery, less 8.8% Cashrewards and $20 voucher)

AusCellardoor after 15% off with SPRING:

• Tolpuddle 2019 - AH/NS98 - $67.92

$66.67 delivered in 6pk @ Kent Street Cellars (less $10 voucher)

 

[Jczer000]

$15 each with "CREED" coupon.

2017 The Kings' Creed Chardonnay | Nicks Wine Merchants

2017 The Kings' Creed Chardonnay | Buy Online

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Reviews make it seem good value at that price

 

[qaz]

The Wine Collective (plus $9.95 delivery, less 8.8% Cashrewards and $20 voucher):

• 2018 Seville Estate Reserve - JH96, GW/RKP/HH95 - $75.99
• 2018 Soumah Equilibrio - NB/SK97, CM(WF)/NS94, JF93 - $58.99 - Best in Show @ Decanter World Wine Awards 2020

Kumeu River's 2019 estate and single-vineyards have recently been released, and like Felton Road's 2019 pinot noirs (My Wine Guy still have some Block 3 via phone), are meant to be one of their best ever vintages (also 2020 apparently) - Prince Wine Store have virtually sold out of last month's offer, but Randall's came out cheaper on the weekend - check out Farr Vintners' reviews (video), whose website now also has Jancis Robinson's (2018 Rays Road)

They are considered amongst New Zealand's (and the world's) top chardonnays - I first encountered them last year, when not only was I lucky enough to find the 2008 and 2016 on clearance at Dan's, but also attend a vertical tasting of fourteen going back to 2010

2019 Kumeu River Hunting Hill $80 @ Langton's - 5 left
after selling out within a day last week, Langton's have restocked - note that these seem to be amongst the last available remaining in the country - Prince Wine Store have Mates for $82.45 after 15% off (pm for code) for those without a Langton's AmEx offer

Wolf Blass White Label 2015/2016 Mixed 6pk $85 delivered @ Cellarmasters with $50 voucher - $14.17/bt or $10.95 after 25% Cashrewards which ends this Sunday

$13/bt after 20% off sitewide with SPOOKY + 25% Cashrewards + 5% off WISH = 42% off - ends tomorrow

Three Victorian chardonnays for big occasions

Chardonnay lends itself to grand occasions more than most whites. And it needn't cost a fortune.

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• DCB 2019 - RKP92
• By Farr 2019 - RKP96
• De Bortoli Lusatia 2017 - RKP96

Chardonnay cavalcade

Several stunners emerged from Huon Hooke's recent chardonnay tasting, including some great value for money wines. #Australianchardonnay #BalnavesCoonawarraChardonnay2018 #D’ArenbergTheLuckyLizardChardonnay2018

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[qaz]

Hoddles Creek Estate Museum 12pk $299 ($24.92/bt) delivered @ Boccaccio:

• 2 x Estate Chardonnay 2015
• 2 x Estate Chardonnay 2016
• 2 x Estate Chardonnay 2017
• 2 x Estate Chardonnay 2018
• 1 x Estate Chardonnay 2019
• 1 x Syberia Chardonnay 2017
• 1 x 1ER Chardonnay 2017
• 1 x 1ER Chardonnay 2018

AusCellardoor after 15% off with SPRING:

• Tolpuddle 2019 - AH/NS98 - $67.92

$66.67 delivered in 6pk @ Kent Street Cellars (less $10 voucher)

now also CM(WF)95+ - $64.77 delivered in 2pk @ The Wine Collective after 8.8% Cashrewards and $20 voucher

 

[qaz]

Pipers Brook 2018 - GW95 - $31.99 @ Dan's - BWS Forest Hill shows stock online but apparently have none in-store:

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besides Shaw + Smith M3, this can now also be found for 50% off at $18.50, as well as Hardys HRB $19.50