Payten & Jones, Valley Vignerons Chardonnay 2018
Payten & Jones, Valley Vignerons Chardonnay 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Chardonnay, in the aromatic whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is none. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, Thai food. Cheapest offer £23.90 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Véran, Réserve, Christian Collovray et Jean-Luc Terrier 2024 Collovray et Terrier · Burgundy | £23.50 | |||
| Bourgogne Chardonnay Drouhin Laroze 2023 Domaine Drouhin Laroze · Burgundy | £25.00 | |||
| Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay 2025 Craggy Range · Martinborough | £22.63 | |||
| Domaine Seguin-Manuel Vire-Clesse 2023 Domaine Seguin-Manuel · Burgundy | £26.75 |
Payten & Jones is a small, family-owned winery in the Yarra Valley, known for its minimal-intervention philosophy and dedication to producing wines that reflect the vineyard's natural attributes. Their Valley Vignerons range represents the collaborative spirit of the local wine community. Fermented in a combination of stainless steel and French oak, the 2018 Chardonnay strikes a perfect balance between freshness and aromatic complexity. Vibrant notes of fresh pear blend seamlessly with delicate floral hints, zesty lime, and lemon, culminating in a refreshing finish with a lingering sherbet twist.