Sourced from dry-grown, hand tended vines in the north east of Victoria, this Beechworth Chardonnay from Savaterre will surely convince even the most hardened Chardonnay critic that modern Australian Chardonnay is of supreme world-class standard. Keppell Smith handcrafts a Chardonnay of utmost power and concentration that produces a length of flavour that borders on the immortal.

The parcels which makes up the Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières lie at the very heart of the villages great 1ers Crus hillside. Here the soil is clay/limestone with a subsoil that varies between fallen rock, volcanic rock and white limestone. The wine is a fine example of the Meursault style with great finesse, mineral notes, opulence and a beautiful finish that never becomes heavy.

Since the early 90's, Penfolds have been producing Chardonnay from the cool climate region of Tumbarumba. The Chardonnay is elegant with white florals, stone fruits and a great acidity structure. Maturation in French Oak gives the Bin 311 a subtle nutty savoury flavour through and through. A great all season wine for all sorts of occasions.

Saint-Véran is a village appellation at the southern tip of the Mâconnais area. This AOC which surrounds Pouilly-Fuissé was created in 1971 and includes the villages of Saint-Vérand, Leynes, Prissé, Davayé, Chasselas and Chânes The Saint-Véran Villages sees a small portion (around 20%) of 228 litre oak barrel fermentation with the lions share being in tank. The smaller format oak (than used for the Meurgey-Croses Viré-Clessé) carries a little more influence and theres a note of smokiness to go along with the volume and minerality. I look for precision, purity and freshness of the wines- Pierre Meurgey Shop Meurgey-Croses

DOMAINE CHRISTIAN MOREAU Clos des Hospices Dans Grand Cru Les Clos, Chablis

THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR Les Charmes , Bourgogne Blanc