CHARDONNAY / CHABLIS

Today, this wine continues to inspire drinkers who enjoy a higher alcohol content and bottles that age well over time.

How to Drink Chardonnay

To help you make the most of your chosen bottle, we’ve put together some of our favourite tips to let you enjoy your new favourite drop:

• If you want to drink your choice of bottle young, try consuming it within two years after bottling. After that time, most people agree that the flavours begin to fade.
• When you’re looking to buy chardonnay wine, look for one that tastes fresh and clean rather than heavy.
• Some people prefer this type over other whites, such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio, because of its fruitier flavour.
• Some find this variety too acidic, so experiment with what suits your personal tastes best.
• Drier varieties tend to be more expensive than sweeter ones.
• You can also find this variety in sweet or sparkling
• It is versatile and goes well with many foods. Try serving it with grilled fish, chicken dishes, salads, pasta, pizza, and seafood.

Serving it Up

The best way to describe Chardonnay is “dry, crisp, fruity, fresh and clean”, so it naturally goes with a lot of cuisines and dishes that require a lighter body and refreshing finish.

Most people enjoy this variety with spicy foods, poultry, salmon, shrimp, lobster, scallops, oysters, vegetables, salad dressings, desserts, pastries, bread, cheeses, and ice creams. However, these pairings also largely rely on the restaurant and the varieties of this grape that they have on offer. For example, there are several types of Chardonnay wine that you can buy online through our store, including:

Sparkling – The bubbles help bring out the natural aromas, without adding extra carbonation.

Fully Dried – Usually found in restaurants, this style is meant to mimic Champagne. While still quite alcoholic, this version contains no residual sugars.

Dry – This is the standard, everyday kind. It’s typically aged longer and bottled under lower pressure.

Sweet – Sweetness isn’t necessarily bad. But it shouldn’t overwhelm everything else. Sweeter varieties are usually considered “dessert wines” so this style is sometimes paired with creamy desserts like cakes, pies, custards, mousses, crème brûlée, and caramelised bananas.

Looking to buy Chablis Wine Online? We Have That Too

If you’re seeking out a speciality bottle of Chablis, we also stock this type of white wine, which is made from grapes frown in Burgandy, France.

Similar to Chardonnay, Chablis, also offers a crisp, refreshing, aromatic finish and is easy to drink. The difference between both varietals lies mainly in how much grape juice remains in the finished product. This results in slightly higher acid levels in Chardonnay compared to Chablis. However, Chablis is often served chilled, while the former is normally consumed warm.

Buy a variety of these iconic drops online now through The Melbourne Wine Store. Place your order and we’ll happily deliver it directly to your door.