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Explore white wines shaped by oak ageing, often offering flavours of vanilla, baking spice, toast and ripe fruit alongside a richer, creamier texture.

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Best Wine With Mushrooms: Complete Pairing Guide

Pinot Noir is the best all-round match: its fresh red fruit and gentle tannins suit mushrooms’ savoury, earthy flavour. Try Chardonnay with cream or Gamay for a lighter red alternative.

Pairing Guide 11 min read
Chablis bottle with Chablis glass and glasses of darker Chardonnays

Chablis vs Chardonnay: Same Grape, Different Taste

Chablis is Chardonnay, so they are not opposing wines. Chablis is a specific regional expression of Chardonnay from northern Burgundy; explore the broader world of Chardonnay for everything from similarly crisp wines to richer, oakier expressions.

Guide 14 min read
Chardonnay Grape Bunch on the Vine

Chardonnay: Taste, Styles and What Makes It Different

Chardonnay is a white grape known for apple, citrus and peach flavours. Depending on winemaking choices, it can also show buttery notes and vanilla. It is famous in Burgundy, Champagne, California and Australia, and is loved for its range from crisp and refreshing to rich and creamy.

Grape Guide 10 min read

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