Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted white grape varieties. 

Love Chardonnay? Five Other Styles to Discover

Gabriel Stone, 06.04.2022

Ahh, Chardonnay. A stylistic chameleon that can swing from steely and mineral to rich and buttery. If you fancy a less ubiquitous variety, here are five styles that tick a lot of the same boxes.

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So often overlooked in favour of its more prolific red counterpart, white Rhône offers wine lovers a hedonistic treat. Rich, tropical and honeyed with a creamy mouthfeel, there’s a decadence here that will be familiar to fans of fuller styled Chardonnay. As with fine white Burgundy, the top examples balance this lushness with a structure and energy that makes them both gastronomic and long-lived.

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