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Buy Chardonnay online in Australia at Whisky Wine Sake. The world's most versatile white grape has never been in better form — modern Australian Chardonnay is taut, citrusy and precise, while the great white Burgundies remain the benchmark every winemaker measures against.
The style spectrum
Chardonnay is a chameleon. Margaret River delivers powerful grapefruit and stone fruit with seamless oak — many critics rate it Australia's finest. The Yarra Valley, Adelaide Hills and Tasmania lean tighter and flintier, all struck-match and lemon curd. White Burgundy (Chablis, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet) shows the mineral, savoury end of the spectrum. The big, buttery style of the '90s is largely history — today's wines use oak as seasoning, not sauce. Unoaked and 'chablis-style' bottlings offer pure, crunchy fruit for those who want zero toast.
Serving Chardonnay well
Don't over-chill it — 10–12°C lets the texture and aromatics show (straight-from-the-fridge cold mutes good Chardonnay). It's arguably the best food white of all: roast chicken, creamy pasta, lobster and crab, pork belly, soft cheeses. Richer styles even handle veal and mushroom dishes that would swamp lighter whites. Compare it with our Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc, or browse all white wine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chardonnay oaky and buttery?
Mostly not anymore. Modern Australian Chardonnay is defined by freshness — citrus, white peach, subtle struck-match complexity and well-integrated oak. If you 'don't like Chardonnay', you probably don't like 1995 — try one made this decade.
What's the difference between Chablis and Chardonnay?
Chablis IS Chardonnay — from a cool, chalky region of northern Burgundy that produces the leanest, most mineral expression of the grape, usually with little or no new oak.
Which Australian region makes the best Chardonnay?
Margaret River and the Yarra Valley trade blows at the top, with Tasmania and the Adelaide Hills close behind. Each has a distinct accent — half the fun is comparing them.
Can I cellar Chardonnay?
Quality examples, yes — five to ten years for top Australian bottlings and premier cru Burgundy. Everyday Chardonnay is best within three years.
Do you deliver Chardonnay across Australia?
Yes — fast, secure delivery Australia-wide, free shipping on NSW orders over $150, and click and collect from our Enmore Road store in Sydney.