From Chablis to California Cool:

The Chardonnay Showdown Is On

It's East vs. West in the ultimate Chardonnay face-off. On one side, the steely precision of Chablis, where centuries of tradition have carved a style defined by minerality, restraint, and razor-sharp acidity. On the other, the cool-climate corners of California, where a new wave of winemakers is rewriting the Chardonnay playbook with freshness, energy, and a nod to the Old World.

From the fossil-rich soils of northern Burgundy to fog-kissed vineyards along the Pacific, this collection pits classic against contemporary, terroir-driven finesse against sunshine-soaked vibrancy. Expect citrus, oyster shell, and flinty drive from Chablis. From California? Think native fermentations, minimal oak, and a lean, lively expression that surprises at every turn.

Whether you champion the French original or root for the California revival, this is Chardonnay at its most thrilling.

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Aubert Vineyards
2006
2 In Stock
750ml
WA93
WS93
CT93
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Hertelendy
2014
2 In Stock
750ml
WE94
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Morlet Family Vineyards
2017
4 In Stock
750ml
WA98
JD96
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