
French Chardonnay
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France’s Burgundy region sets the benchmark worldwide for legendary Chardonnay, but charming examples at approachable price points can be found throughout the country.
Burgundy’s cool, continental climate and Jurassic limestone soils are perfect for the production of elegant Chardonnays of various styles. Chablis, the northernmost region of Burgundy, is a paradise for any lover of bright, firm and often age-worthy versions. The villages of Côte de Beaune in the Cote d’Or offer rich and complex but vibrant examples at premium price points, which also can handle decades of aging.
The Mâconnais in Burgundy’s south and the Languedoc to its southwest produce fruity, soft, value-driven Chardonnay. France’s mountainous Jura shines with its offbeat styles ranging from the everyday, fruit-forward and fine, high quality examples to Cremant (sparkling) and Macvin (a fortified wine).
- Burghound.com13
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate8
- Wine Spectator6
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- Wine Enthusiast2
- Wilfred Wong of Wine.com1
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Brocard Cote de Lechet 2007Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
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Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru Caillerets 2007Chardonnay from Burgundy, France
- RP
- BH
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William Fevre Chablis Montmains Premier Cru 2007Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
- WE
- BH
- RP
- WS
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Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Blanc 2007Chardonnay from Burgundy, France
- RP
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Jean-Paul Brun Domaine des Terres Dorees Beaujolais Blanc 2007Chardonnay from Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
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William Fevre Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru (375ML half-bottle) 2007Chardonnay from Burgundy, France
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Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet Clavoillon Premier Cru 2007Chardonnay from Burgundy, France
- WS
- BH
- RP
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Joseph Drouhin Chablis Vaudesir 2007Chardonnay from Burgundy, France
- RP
- W&S
- WS