CHARDONNAY WINE

Q: What’s the difference between oaked and unoaked Chardonnay?

Unoaked Chardonnay is fresh, crisp and citrus-led Oaked Chardonnay is fuller-bodied, with flavours of butter, vanilla and ripe fruit Choosing between them depends on whether you prefer a lighter or richer style.

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular white wines, loved for its versatility and wide range of styles. From light, crisp and citrus-driven wines to richer, buttery expressions, there’s a Chardonnay to suit every taste.Classic regions such as Chablis produce fresh, mineral-driven styles, while Burgundy is known for richer wines. In Australia, top regions like Margaret River and Yarra Valley deliver high-quality Chardonnay with a balance of freshness and fruit. Explore our range to find a Chardonnay that’s right for you.

Rob Dolan White Label Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2022
95pt, Gold Chardonnay from brilliant Yarra Valley veteran Rob Dolan.
Australia
Chardonnay
$40.00 RRP
from $35.99 when you mix 12+
Cox Family Wines Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2025
Four-time Gold-winning cool-climate Chardonnay with “fine poise and flow”93pts (Wine Orbit).
Australia
Chardonnay
$40.00 RRP
from $33.99 when you mix 12+
Stonehaven Reserve Chardonnay 2025
"Rich yet refined" (Wine Orbit) Reserve Chardonnay with a raft of high point scores up to 96pts.
Australia
Chardonnay
$80.00 RRP
from $69.99 when you mix 12+
Loom Wines Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2023
Steve Grimley's lovely. elegant, impressive, cool climate Adelaide Hills Single Vineyard Chardonnay.
Australia
Chardonnay
$40.00 RRP
from $27.99 when you mix 12+
Albacore McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2025
A fresh and vibrant McLaren Vale Chardonnay – a sunshine filled treat.
Australia
Chardonnay
$25.00 RRP
from $19.99 when you mix 12+
Leogate Vicki's Choice Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2023
"Beautifully crafted" (Halliday) 95pt, Gold Hunter Valley Chardonnay from the impressive Leogate.
Australia
Chardonnay
$70.00 RRP
from $65.99 when you mix 12+
Hay Shed Hill Chardonnay 2024
94pt Margaret River Chardonnay of “vibrancy and energy… Excellent wine” (Ray Jordan).
Australia
Chardonnay
$30.00 RRP
from $27.99 when you mix 12+
K1 by Geoff Hardy Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2022
95pt masterful Chardonnay from Geoff Hardy's legendary K1 Adelaide Hills vineyards.
Australia
Chardonnay
$70.00 RRP
from $63.99 when you mix 12+
De Bortoli Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023
A 93pt, great Value Yarra Valley beauty "... generous yet nicely structured..." (Halliday).
Australia
Chardonnay
$24.95 RRP
from $22.99 when you mix 12+
Thistledown The Great Escape Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2023
Super-fresh, 92pt modern-style of Chardonnay from elevated sites.
Australia
Chardonnay
$32.00 RRP
from $29.50 when you mix 12+
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Lange Estate Providence Road Great Southern Chardonnay 2023
92pt Chardonnay from WA’s remote Great Southern, of “power & presence” (Halliday)
Australia
Chardonnay
$35.00 RRP
from $29.99 when you mix 12+
Coppabella Single Vineyard Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2021
Relish an expressive Single Vineyard star from cool climate Tumbarumba.
Australia
Chardonnay
$27.00 RRP
from $23.99 when you mix 12+
Yelverton Reserve Tasmania Chardonnay 2025
Our Yelverton label is used to represent fruit of immaculate quality and regional distinction.
Australia
Chardonnay
$35.00 RRP
from $25.99 when you mix 12+
Ponting Milestone 140 Tasmania Chardonnay 2023
94pt Tassie Chardonnay “Stylish and complex… beautifully pitched …" (Wine Orbit) from Ponting Wines.
Australia
Chardonnay
$38.00 RRP
from $36.99 when you mix 12+
Ponting Top Order Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2024
Fresh 92pt Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from cricket legend Ricky Ponting and winemaker Ben Riggs.
Australia
Chardonnay
$25.00 RRP
from $23.99 when you mix 12+
Only 87 left
d'Soumah Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023
A new age, citrus crisp Chardonnay with texture and finesse, from the Yarra Valley's Soumah.
Australia
Chardonnay
$36.00 RRP
from $31.99 when you mix 12+
Willow Bridge G1-10 Geographe Chardonnay 2025
95pt, Great value "bold and fuller chardonnay… A charismatic thing in the glass" (Halliday) from WA.
Australia
Chardonnay
$32.00 RRP
from $29.99 when you mix 12+
Leogate H10 Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2023
"…bold, intensely flavoured" Hunter Reserve Chardonnay with scores of 95 & 94pts.
Australia
Chardonnay
$42.00 RRP
from $39.99 when you mix 12+
Angaston Road Growers Darren Heidenreich Barossa Valley Chardonnay 2024
Elegant, bright Chardonnay from prized Barossa vineyards.
Australia
Chardonnay
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$25.00 RRP
from $15.99 when you mix 12+
Ponting Top Order Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2023
Fresh Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from cricket legend Ricky Ponting and winemaker Ben Riggs.
Australia
Chardonnay
$25.00 RRP
from $24.99 when you mix 12+
Coppabella Sirius Tumburumba Chardonnay 2022
Gold, 94pt cool climate, flagship Chardonnay – very stylish drop from Jason Brown.
Australia
Chardonnay
$45.00 RRP
from $38.99 when you mix 12+
Lost Farm Tasmania Chardonnay 2023
A Trophy-winning, Gold, 95pt classic cool climate Chardonnay bursting with flavour.
Australia
Chardonnay
$48.00 RRP
from $41.99 when you mix 12+
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De Bortoli Section A5 Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2021
96pt, Gold and Great Value Yarra Chardonnay. It's won 94-96 Halliday pts 10 vintages running!
Australia
Chardonnay
$55.00 RRP
from $49.99 when you mix 12+

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What does Chardonnay wine taste like?

Chardonnay can range from fresh and citrus-driven to rich and creamy, depending on how it’s made. Expect flavours of lemon, green apple and grapefruit in lighter styles, or peach, vanilla and butter in fuller, oak-aged wines.

Is chardonnay dry or sweet?

Most Chardonnay wines are dry. Some styles may taste richer or creamier, but this comes from ripeness and oak ageing rather than added sweetness.

What’s the difference between oaked and unoaked Chardonnay?

Unoaked Chardonnay is fresh, crisp and citrus-led
Oaked Chardonnay is fuller-bodied, with flavours of butter, vanilla and ripe fruit

Choosing between them depends on whether you prefer a lighter or richer style.

What food pairs well with Chardonnay?

Chardonnay pairs well with a wide range of dishes.

lighter styles work well with seafood, chicken and salads
richer styles pair with creamy pasta, roast chicken and pork

How do I choose a good Chardonnay?

Choose based on your preferred style:

for fresh and zesty wines → look for cooler climate or unoaked Chardonnay
for richer, fuller wines → choose oak-aged or warmer climate styles

Australian Chardonnay often offers a balance between freshness and fruit.

Why shop Chardonnay at Laithwaites?

Our Chardonnay range includes everything from crisp, modern styles to rich, oak-aged favourites, sourced from top regions in Australia and around the world.