With Chardonnay Around the World - 6x Grape Variety Pack

This exclusive trial package takes you on a pleasurable journey around the globe – with one of the most fascinating and versatile grape varieties in the world: Chardonnay. Six selected wines from renowned wineries impressively demonstrate how differently Chardonnay can be interpreted depending on origin, climate, soil, and winemaking philosophy. Ideal for explorers, connoisseurs, and anyone who wants to experience Chardonnay in all its diversity.

The Chardonnay grape variety – versatility at the highest level

Chardonnay is one of the most important white grape varieties worldwide. Originally from Burgundy, it has established itself in almost all wine-growing regions. The reason lies in its exceptional adaptability: Chardonnay responds sensitively to terroir, climate, and style of maturation, resulting in very different styles.

Typical aromas range from apple, pear, and citrus fruits in cooler regions to tropical fruits such as pineapple or mango in warmer climates. Depending on the maturation – especially when aged in wooden barrels – additional notes of vanilla, butter, nut, or toast may develop. It is precisely this mutability that makes Chardonnay the ideal grape variety for an international comparison package.

Spain – Chardonnay 234 DO Somontano from Enate

The Enate winery from the DO Somontano in northern Spain stands for modern Spanish wine culture. In a region long known for red wines, Chardonnay has gained increasing importance. The cooler nights at the foot of the Pyrenees ensure freshness and aromatic clarity.

Spanish Chardonnay here often presents itself as fruit-driven, elegant, and balanced, with a successful combination of Mediterranean ripeness and European structure. Enate is considered a pioneer for high-quality Chardonnay in Spain and plays a key role in establishing the grape variety there on an international level.

USA – Sundial Chardonnay from Fetzer (California)

California is one of the most important Chardonnay regions of the New World. Fetzer is one of the best-known wineries in the state and stands for accessible, characterful wines with a clear sense of origin.

Chardonnay has cult status in California: hardly any other white grape variety is grown there more frequently. The warm climate ensures ripe fruit aromas, often accompanied by a creamy texture. Californian Chardonnay is a synonym for indulgence, richness, and international popularity – and Fetzer is one of the defining names of this style.

France – Chardonnay from Bouchard Ainé & Fils

France is the home of Chardonnay, and Burgundy is considered its spiritual center. Bouchard Ainé & Fils, a traditional house from Beaune, stands for classic French winemaking.

Here, Chardonnay shows its most elegant and terroir-driven side. Calcareous soils, a temperate climate, and centuries of experience shape wines with finesse, depth, and structure. In France, Chardonnay is not just a grape variety but a cultural heritage – a benchmark and reference for winemakers worldwide.

Australia – The Olive Grove by d'Arenberg

Australia is one of the most important wine countries of the New World. The traditional d’Arenberg winery from McLaren Vale in South Australia is one of the well-known producers of the region and has also been relying on Chardonnay for decades. For The Olive Grove Chardonnay, the grapes come from McLaren Vale and the cooler Adelaide Hills.

Australian Chardonnay combines ripe fruit with freshness and structure. In The Olive Grove, aromas of peach, melon, and citrus, a fine creaminess, and maturation in French oak create a balanced, multi-layered style. The lively acidity gives the wine balance and length.

New Zealand – The Ned Chardonnay from Marisco

New Zealand is best known for Sauvignon Blanc, but Chardonnay is becoming increasingly important there. Marisco Wines from the Marlborough region shows with “The Ned” how much potential this grape variety holds.

The cool climate and intense hours of sunshine produce precise, aromatic Chardonnays with clear structure. In New Zealand, Chardonnay stands for innovation, sustainability, and an independent style that consciously sets itself apart from European and American models.

Germany – Chardonnay Kalkstein trocken from Weingut Manz

Germany is still an insider tip for Chardonnay, but ambitious winemakers such as Weingut Manz from Rheinhessen prove how excellently the grape variety thrives here. Particularly calcareous soils offer ideal conditions.

German Chardonnay is characterized by freshness, minerality, and precision. The focus is less on opulence and more on elegance and origin. Chardonnay is becoming increasingly important here and complements the classic German white wine landscape at the highest level.

This 6-bottle package impressively demonstrates that Chardonnay is not a standardized grape variety, but a mirror of origin and winemaking artistry. From classic-elegant to modern-fruity, from Old World to New World – every bottle tells its own story. An ideal set for comparative tastings, wine evenings, or as a high-quality gift for Chardonnay lovers.

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