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Sample Unoaked Chardonnay, 2022

Burgundy, France

White · 12.5% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: chalky, restrained, grown-up.

Around £22 · Good value · One easy step out

Bottle portrait: Sample Unoaked Chardonnay, Burgundy. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative Online Retailer£23.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£22.00

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What it tastes like

Body3 out of 5, from Light to Full. Middle
Acidity5 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Zippy
Tannin1 out of 5, from None to Firm. None
Sweetness1 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak1 out of 5, from None to Obvious. None
Fruit3 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Middle

Flavours

Citrus · Green fruit · Stony · Flinty, smoky · Nutty

Style

Mineral · Elegant · Classic · Serious

Good for

Dinner with people · With food · Something to think about

Food

Oysters · Roast chicken · Hard cheese

Our verdict

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Why we like it

Placeholder: tension rather than weight.

What to know

Placeholder: needs food and a little air.

Who it’s for

People who think they dislike Chardonnay.

Who should skip it

Anyone who wants butter and vanilla.

The detail

Grapes
Chardonnay
Origin
Burgundy, France
Alcohol
12.5%

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