Many of us wine drinkers have a soft spot for Chablis. Its with great reason too, given our climate and affi nity with seafood. A little over two months ago, we were thrilled when this wine hit our shores for the first time following a selective buying trip. Once again, it showcased its undisputed quality and notoriety in our tasting sessions. Established in 1850, this small family owned domain is the proven choice of so many when it comes to great Chablis. The estate comprises a mere 45 hectares of vines scattered throughout the region, grown on the famous Kimmeridgian limestone soils. Textbook in expression and style, super fi ne and elegant, this 2013 has perfectly poised, piercing acidity. This drives superb length of flavour on the featherweight light palate. Is there a better oyster wine?

DOMAINE MOREAU-NAUDET Pargues Vieille Vignes, Chablis

Set in the township of Beine, Ligneau is a Premier Cru-classified wine of Chablis. Typically Vau Lignau is extremely energetic, tonic, fine and elegant, its freshness is a reflection of its difficult and windy terroir, with structured minerality and a very elegant finish. The 2019 vintage is a wonderful vintage and a great example of Ligneau it is slightly softer acidity and more approachable when young offers good value for money at its best with a pronounced mineral character that enhances the fruit and fine vegetal flavours.

The flagship white wine from Hardy's, the Eileen Hardy has become one of Australia's benchmark Chardonnays. Complex, elegant and very much cool climate in style it drinks superbly now and will only improve.

Margaret River is a world renowned Chardonnay producing region and Pierro can rightfully stake a claim as to why. Incredibly complex, it is a tangle of fine-boned acid, lees complexity, pristine fruit and the most detailed use of good quality oak. Extremely enjoyable now, but will benefit from short to medium term cellaring.