Chardonnay between $10 and $25

From a California Sparkling wine specialist, this is elegant, nicely textured, Chardonnay of fine freshness and length. In 2023, it’s all Russian River fruit from a vineyard next door to Kistler and Ritchie Vineyards and... Read More

Lower ABV This does just what good Languedoc Chardonnay is supposed to do: give you a nice dollop of Chardonnay varietal flavors with no oak or butter to get in the way of thirst-quenching delight. You’ll enjoy the sliced... Read More

This perennial Best Buy is delicious again in 2024, showcasing loads of ripe apple, pear and rpineapple fruit balanced by a squirt of citrus and dusty chalk minerality. We love how the pear and sea salt flavors really linger.... Read More

Lower ABV A classic Macon Chardonnay from Burgundy’s limestone soils and a richer vintage. Fresh aromas and flavors of crisp yellow pear and apple plus a touch of varietal hazelnut have solid density and intensity right... Read More

Lower ABV There’s something about the vineyards around Carcassonne in Languedoc that creates wonderfully fresh whites in this sunny, hot, spot. A bit of access to cooling breezes and a lot of limestone, to be specific. A... Read More

Lower ABV A sophisticated and complex Chardonnay from one of the most exciting regions of the Macon. From 45 year-old vines, the concentrated fruit aged in tank for freshness and new French oak to pick up weight, spice and creamy... Read More

Sandwiched between Switzerland and Burgundy, Jura Chardonnays show a touch of mountain wine minerality and a good dose of Burgundy flavors and textures. Here 90% Chardonnay and 10% Savagnin done in tank showcases the Burgundy... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV Like a good Chablis, the wine is very refreshing. Sticking to its roots (literally) the vines grow on that all important Kimmeridgian marl soils of Chablis. It boasts charactes of green apple, lemon, and... Read More

Lower ABV We’re not even going to try to explain the premise behind Curt Schalchlin and Andrew Jones’s “Fable” approach to naming wines. But the wine in the bottle here is very good Chardonnay indeed, loaded... Read More

The wine-insider name for a wine like this is “a K-J killer” – meaning clean, fruit-filled, supple and lightly oaked Chardonnay that can easily pass for Kendall-Jackson Grand Cuvee but at a much better price.... Read More

Another terrific release of this long-time California Chardonnay value champ. It shows the ripe fruit you'd expect from California with Santa Barbara's distinctive freshness and a very light touch with oak. It's generously... Read More

Tom Meadowcroft’s purpose for Thomas Henry is pretty direct: “Serious Value.” This delivers. All Chardonnay, no oak, it’s a big mouthful of green melon, juicy pear, crisp apple and fresh citrus zest and... Read More

Another great vintage, and last year's 90 point Vinous review very much applies: Soft, supple and absolutely delicious. Light tropical notes, lemon confit, white flowers and bright acids give striking nuance as well as character.... Read More