Chardonnay
Best known in Burgundy, Champagne, California
The world's most versatile white grape. Crisp, mineral and citrusy in cool places like Chablis; rich, creamy and toasty when oak-aged in warmer spots. It is also a key grape in Champagne.
Mount Eden VineyardsCalifornia, USA
Domaine Eden Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2021
£46.0075cl
Why you'll love it
A superb Californian Chardonnay that balances power and elegance. It uses about 60% Domaine Eden fruit and 40% Mount Eden fruit. Great ageing potential.
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- GrapeChardonnay
- StyleDry & full
- Vintage2021
- Alcohol14.0%
What it tastes like
Beautiful, fresh floral aromas are the first impression. The palate is rich yet elegant with citrus, hazelnut and savory herb flavors. Given that we barrel ferment and age on the lees, the texture in the mouth is round, with the finish quite long.
Light
Full
Lovely with
- Roast chickenSunday roast · Herb-stuffed thighs
- ScallopsSeared scallops · Pea purée · Black pudding
- RisottoMushroom · Seafood · Spring vegetable
- Roasted vegetablesRoot vegetables · Squash · Tray bakes
- PoultryChristmas turkey · Guinea fowl · Poussin
Pairs beautifully with scallops, roasted chicken, creamy seafood dishes, or rich vegetarian fare (mushrooms, buttered/pasta dishes). Works well as a refined aperitif too.
The grape
Where it's from
California
USA
The Golden State covers a huge range of climates, from fog-cooled coastal valleys to warm inland plains. That means everything from crisp Chardonnay and silky Pinot Noir to ripe Zinfandel and bold Cabernet. Wines labelled simply California often blend fruit from several areas for generous, sunny, crowd-pleasing styles.
Meet the producer
Mount Eden Vineyards
California, USA
Mount Eden Vineyards works in the Santa Cruz Mountains, California, with mountain-grown fruit from high-altitude sites. Wines are fermented with native yeast. Love Wine stocks Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, including the Domaine Eden bottlings.
More from Mount Eden Vineyards →The story behind it
Estate Chardonnay from the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, grown on ridges with volcanic clay loam and fog influence. Fermented with indigenous yeast in French oak (about 50% new), with full malolactic and ageing on lees.
If you like these, you'll love this: Great for fans of Burgundian-style Chardonnay, or Californian whites that lean towards restraint and minerality rather than heavy oak (e.g. Kistler, Ramey, or cooler Sonoma Coast examples).
What customers say
Delivery & collection
Free delivery across Jersey on orders over £50 (£10 below that). We aim to deliver the next working day. Prefer to pick up? Choose click & collect at checkout.