The Chardonnay Thread

France, Burgundy: High Density, High Definition – A Vertical Tasting with Olivier Lamy
 
  • 2019 Tyrrell's HVD Old Vines - GW96 - $66.49 @ Nicks after 5% off
  • 2021 Stella Bella Suckfizzle - EL95+, GW/JP/WE(CP)95 - $64.99 @ Grays
  • 2020 Muddy Water SANS $25.20 @ Grapeful after extra 10% off - ends 5pm AEST this Wednesday
includes 2007/2009 Voyager Estate, rated respectively 96/95pt on release by both GW & JO, 96 being highest ever/yet, each $57.50, only 3/2 available, most recent 2021 comments for both on Winefront say fantastic, at peak, drink now

Prince Wine Store:
  • 2022 Gaffy & Neal Merricks North - HH98 - $52.02-$57.80 after 15% off
  • 2022 Domenica Chardonnay - GW95+, TG92 - $45.90-$51
  • 2021 Domaine Naturaliste Artus - EL(WA)96+, JH/CC/RJ96, GW/AB95 - $45

delivered @ Sometimes Always after 10% off with BOTTOMSUP ($100 spend) or 6PLUS (6+ bottles):
  • 2020 Domaine Buisson-Charles Meursault Vieilles Vignes - WA(WK)90, WFW(SM)89, BH(AM)89-91 - $135 - 1 left
($157 pre-arrival, RRP $230 - $204 @ Prince Wine Store after 15% off)​
French Wine Centre Pre Arrival Offer July 2023: 2021 Domaine Buisson-Charles
  • 2021 Domaine Buisson-Charles Meursault Vieilles Vignes - BH(AM)90-93(OTV) - $179
  • 2021 Domaine Buisson-Charles Bourgogne Rouge - BH(AM)86-89(OTV) - $79
In previous years, we have sold through the whites very quickly and somewhat unfairly, the red wines linger in the warehouse. The red wines are sensational and are worthy of interest. With the hype of these 2021 whites with EXTREMELY low volumes, we will be incorporating a rule that we have never enforced before; If you purchase a Meursault whether it be village or premier cru, we will ask that you also purchase a bottle of red - i.e. you purchase a mixed six pack of Meursault, you will also be required to purchase a mixed six pack of Red Burgundy from Domaine Buisson Charles.
Because of this new rule, we will not be putting the products online. To order, we ask you to reply via email or telephone with your requested order.



 
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Hi qaz. Can you advise on how to get the 15% PWS discount? As the G&N Chardonnay sounds like a steal.
 
free delivery @ TWC ends today - besides above, after 21.3% cashback:
  • 2019 Dawson & James Chardonnay $39.92

Hi qaz. Can you advise on how to get the 15% PWS discount? As the G&N Chardonnay sounds like a steal.
pm me :)

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15% off chardonnay @ Kent Street Cellars with CHARDY15 - ends today
  • 2022 Kumeu River Hunting Hill Vineyard $84.99
  • 2021 Savaterre $84.99
  • 2022 Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard $80.74
  • 2021 Shaw + Smith Lenswood Vineyard $76.49
  • 2022 Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard 1.5m $46.75
  • 2021 Fletcher C21 Langhe DOC $46.74

free delivery @ TWC ends today - besides above, after 21.3% cashback:
  • 2019 Dawson & James Chardonnay $39.92
now $33.56 after 10% off sitewide with POCKET10 - ends tomorrow - and 21.3% cashback (+ delivery) - 3 left
 
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  • 2022 Dalla Mia Finestra Chardonnay - GW94 - $24.99 @ Cloudwine - significantly discounted as still 2021 vintage price/review :)

  • 2020 Marc Colin Bourgogne Blanc $79
  • 2020 Jean-Louis Chavy Bourgogne Blanc $76

Vinomofo_ $50 code - TK99W0706

Worked for me on a $100 spend. Not sure when it expires
  • 2021 Sidewood Mappinga Chardonnay - GW94 - $21.57/6pk after $50 off :)

  • 2022 Tolpuddle (HH/DB98, MB96) $88.20 @ Craft Wine Store after 10% off signup - meant to end today
  • $79.02 delivered @ TWC after 21.3% cashback with SHIPSHOP23 - ends this month :)
  • similarly 1.5L Magnum $137.08 - CM(WF)97, highest ever/yet:
  • and $36.28:
  • also $123.37:

15% off chardonnay @ Kent Street Cellars with CHARDY15 - ends today
  • 2021 Fletcher C21 Langhe DOC $46.74
  • $45.50 @ Little Prince Wine - ends this month:
Hi qaz. Can you advise on how to get the 15% PWS discount? As the G&N Chardonnay sounds like a steal.
  • $32.20:
  • also $55.30:

A few BWS in Melbs have the Bannockburn Geelong Chardonnay at 50% off/$40.
thanks, yes they seem to be clearing out chardonnays - 50% off:

Best Chardonnays in Australia 2023 - September Update
 
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  • $38.25 @ Sometimes Always after 15% off with LAST15 - ends today

  • 2022 Domaine Naturaliste Discovery $19.13-$21.25 @ Prince Wine Store after 15% off

  • and $36.28:
  • also $123.37:
  • 10% off chardonnay @ The Wine Collective with CHARDIE10 - ends today - makes above $32.65, $104.50 after 21.3% cashback - also $49.97:

  • 2019 Penfolds Grange + 2018 Yattarna Chardonnay = $950 Gift Pack @ United Cellars
3pk $226 ($75.33/bt) @ CellarDoor.co:
  • 2018 Penfolds Yattarna
  • 2020 Coldstream Hills Reserve
  • 2021 Devil’s Lair 9th Chamber

Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay
  • 2021 - CM(WF)97, more reviews - $145.35-$161.50 @ Prince Wine Store after 15% off
  • 2018 / 2020 $139.99 @ Sense of Taste

15% off chardonnay @ Kent Street Cellars with CHARDY15 - ends today
  • 2021 Savaterre $84.99
 
20% off $100 delivered with YARD20 - after 20% off:
  • $96
  • $52 - MB96
  • $50.40
  • $42.40 - MB95
  • $40 - GW93+

  • $79.02 delivered @ TWC after 21.3% cashback with SHIPSHOP23 - ends this month :)
  • 2022 Tolpuddle (HH/DB/SW98, MB96) $88.20 @ Craft Wine Store after 10% off signup - meant to end today
back in stock for those who missed out earlier or want more

25% off full-priced @ Grand Cru with FRENZY25 - meant to end today - free delivery with $149 spend - besides champagne:
  • 2pk $150 ($75/bt) - both GW96:


Successful 38th Annual Chardonnay Tasting! @ Cullen
 
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besides French and more...

Big fan of the Kumeu River chardonnays, the Estate is very good value.
  • 2022 Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay $40-$45 - price beat @ Dan's

French Wine Centre pre-arrival, includes:
  • 2018/19 Domaine de la Bongran Vire Clessé $89
  • 2017 Domaine de la Bongran Vire Clessé ‘Levroutée’ $162 (last release was 2006)
  • 2020/21 Domaine René Cacheux Bourgogne Cote d’Or Rouge ‘Les Champs d’Argent’ $75
 
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if anyone's interested in 2020 Domaine Vincent Dureuil-Janthial Rully 1er Cru Le Meix Cadot (and/or Rully Rouge En Guesnes), then pm me - there might be a few bottles left of these scarce and sold-out wines of the #1 Rully producer, also considered #1 in the whole Côte Chalonnaise

  • 2021 Granjoux Chardonnay - reviews - $110.50 @ Annandale Cellars in 6pk

2023 Traviarti Chardonnay - CM(WF)95+
  • $50 @ Waters Wine
  • $46 @ Summer Hill in 6pk

  • 2020 Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Séchet Vieilles Vignes or Mont de Milieu $139 @ Cork
 
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Best Chardonnays in Australia - April 2024 Update
Kumeu River Update – 2022 Chardonnays
Spotlight on Chardonnay 👀
 
  • 2023 Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay $32.99 @ Wine Experience - price match @ Cloudwine

Any suggestions for Australian chardonnays that are unoaked/low oak, similar to the Chablis style?
 
  • 2023 Gaffy Neal Merricks North Chardonnay $55.08-$61.20 @ Prince Wine Store after 15% off
 

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