This collection puts the much-deserved spotlight on some incredible female winemakers, estate owners and professionals in our industry.
Learn more about some of the women led wineries we work with in our International Women's Day article
This collection puts the much-deserved spotlight on some incredible female winemakers, estate owners and professionals in our industry.
Learn more about some of the women led wineries we work with in our International Women's Day article
2018 Domaine Devillard, Le Renard Chardonnay
Regular price £24.70 Save £-24.702019 Saxenburg, Private Collection Chardonnay
Regular price £26.90 Save £-26.90Adrian & Birgit Bührer took ownership of Saxenburg in 1989, trading their familiar surroundings of Switzerland for the Cape Winelands. They changed their familiar surroundings of Switzerland for a dilapidated homestead in the Cape Winelands. Today, the estate is run by the second-generation Bührer Family custodians: Fiona and Vincent. Their ambition is to shine a light on the Polkadraai Hills appellation in Stellenbosch, as it is one of the most exceptional terroirs in South Africa. Together with a passionate team, they produce thought-provoking wines.
TASTING NOTESSourced from the most prime sandstone & granite parcels in Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch, this Chardonnay greatly balances oak influence and freshness. The nose shows lemon, cut green apples, fresh bread, nuts and a hint of beeswax. The palate is long and lingering, with crisp acidity. Superbly complex.
FOOD PAIRINGCarbonara pasta or baked white fish along with chicken Madeira will make perfect pairings.
FRIARWOOD SAYSFound in great numbers in the region, the guinea fowls that adorn the Saxenburg emblem have become symbolic of their winemaking philosophy, and it’s now the heart, the mind and the soul of Saxenburg.
2020 Domaine Bonnardot, Hautes Cotes de Nuits Clos des Oiseaux blanc
Regular price £31.00 Save £-31.002022 Domaine Nudant, Bourgogne Chardonnay
Regular price £25.00 Save £-25.00ABOUT THE WINE
Winemakers in Burgundy since 1453, the current generation of the Nudant family manages some 16 hectares of small parcels dotted throughout the Cote d'Or. Vineyard work is all carried out by hand, in the spirit of minimal intervention. The vines for this Bourgogne are situated in the village of Chorey-les-Beaune.
TASTING NOTES
With just the smallest touch of oak character, this is a retrained style of Bourgogne. A wine to enjoy in its youth.
FOOD PAIRING
Chicken and root vegetables, and delicately flavoured cheeses.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Easy-going Chardonnay, from a village better known for red wines. 10 000 bottles produced.
2020 Domaine Nudant, Ladoix Chardonnay
Regular price £47.20 Save £-47.20ABOUT THE WINE
Winemakers in Burgundy since 1453, the current generation of the Nudant family manages some 16 hectares of small parcels dotted throughout the Cote d'Or. Vineyard work is all carried out by hand, in the spirit of minimal intervention. The vines for this Bourgogne are situated in the village of Chorey-les-Beaune.
TASTING NOTES
With just the smallest touch of oak character, this is a retrained style of Bourgogne. A wine to enjoy in its youth.
FOOD PAIRING
Chicken and root vegetables, and delicately flavoured cheeses.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Easy-going Chardonnay, from a village better known for red wines. 10 000 bottles produced.
2021 Domaine Bonnardot, Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc
Regular price £26.40 Save £-26.402020 Domaine Nudant, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
Regular price £185.50 Save £-185.50ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Winemakers in Burgundy since 1453, the current generation of the Nudant family manages some 16 hectares of small parcels dotted throughout the Cote d'Or. Vineyard work is all carried out by hand, in the spirit of minimal intervention. The vines for this Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru are grown in one of Burgundy's most esteemed appellations.
TASTING NOTES
The alluring bouquet offers a symphony of lemon curd, green apple, and white blossom aromas, underscored by hints of crushed stone and toasted almond. On the palate, this luxurious Chardonnay displays a remarkable balance of fruit, minerality, and seamlessly integrated oak. As it opens up, the wine reveals layers of pineapple, quince, and a touch of honey, culminating in a refined, persistent finish.
FOOD PAIRING
This exquisite Grand Cru is a perfect accompaniment to dishes that highlight its depth and complexity. Consider pairing it with butter-poached lobster with a delicate beurre blanc, veal medallions in a creamy morel sauce, or a wild mushroom and leek tart. The wine's elegant character also complements a lavish seafood platter featuring oysters, crab, and langoustines.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
The Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru is a shining example of the Nudant family's mastery in crafting top-tier white Burgundies that express the distinctive terroir of their prestigious appellations. Renowned for producing some of the world's finest Chardonnays, the Corton Charlemagne appellation yields wines that are both opulent and capable of ageing gracefully.