Chardonnay

Creamy & Fresh

3XP (Trois-X-P) - Pearce | Predhomme | Pender - is a small-production Niagara Peninsula Chardonnay collaboration between négociants Nicholas Pearce & Will Predhomme with vigneron Paul Pender. 3000 bottles & 150 magnums made. This wild ferment Chardonnay is 100% certified organic & biodynamic and is produced with minimal intervention & élevage.

We strive to show the delicacy, tension, & purity of expression of Ontario-grown Chardonnay with this small-production collaboration.  Brilliant straw colour, youthful, light-intensity aromas of white peach, green apple, citrus, with delicate integrated subtle lees. Bright lemony acidity on the palate, round mouthfeel, & refreshing. A clean, fresh, & distinctly Ontarian-style Chardonnay.

Ideas for pairing 3XP? This rich Chardonnay calls for all shades of seafood and fish: spaghetti with clams and tons of parsley, halibut, crab cakes... or even pork tenderloin! It's also wonderful as an apéro wine.

Mineral & Zesty

From a new family (relatively speaking) in Chablis, the estate belongs to Marie-Noëlle & Laurent Ternynck.

This old vines Chardonnay saw 12 months in large oak barrels. The fruit is gathered from vineyards in Fleys and this area sits at a higher altitude on a windswept plateau, which helps maintain the acidity in the wine.  Fresh, floral and mineral on the nose. There are notes of fresh almond, hazelnut, citrus and white flowers on the palate. It is balanced and has a fresh finish.    

Keep it chilled in the fridge, uncork it at the end of the day and pour yourself a glass! Also pairs well with oysters, all kinds of fish dishes, and roasted chicken.

Fresh & Balanced

Emblematically Niagara, this vibrant Chardonnay is made with organic, biodynamic and sustainably-farmed grapes from the Peninsula with a focus on three star vineyards, Quarry Road (Vinemount Ridge), Cherry Road (Twenty Mile Bench), and the Kocsis - Red Foot Vineyard (Lincoln Lakeshore).

The 2018 vintage in Niagara marks a full and warm growing season, with just the right amount of heat and rain. The crops came in showing low yields with great quality. A vigneron's dream! Expect straw gold in the glass with gorgeous orchard fruits, apple and peach on the nose with notes of marine, hazelnut, lemon custard, and blonde caramel essence. This elegant wine offers a lovely texture on the palate, rich and round with biscuits and cream, while boasting a lip-smacking acidity with an herbal tea tannin.

Bright, lively, and slightly viscous, ready to pair with cream sauces or white fish in beurre blanc.

Zesty & Mineral

Keint-He Winery & Vineyards is a boutique winery located in Prince Edward County. The winery has a strong focus on varietals that are typically grown in Burgundy, specifically Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; through which they truly express the best of the County with wonderful individual expressions. Keint-He’s approach to winemaking is as down-to-earth as it gets and their quality is second to none.

This Chardonnay is made from fruit grown in the Wismer Vineyards in the Niagara Peninsula. The nose exhibits wet stone and minerality. The mouth is clean, fresh and shows a rounded minerality. Evidence of a well integrated 10 months in French oak barrels.

Zesty & Mineral

Keint-He Winery & Vineyards is a boutique winery located in Prince Edward County. The winery has a strong focus on varietals that are typically grown in Burgundy, specifically Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; through which they truly express the best of the County with wonderful individual expressions. Keint-He’s approach to winemaking is as down-to-earth as it gets and their quality is second to none.

This is a blend of Chardonnays grown in three separate estate vineyards.  The nose shows a light breadiness along with ‘wet stone’ minerality. Mid-range acids. A permeating mouth feel, without being syrupy. A palate of lemon drop with healthy limestone derived minerality. Very clean.

For food pairings, the wine goes great with raw seafood like oysters, sushi, or moules frites!

Floral & Elegant

Nicolo Champagne is available at The Champagne Company and Nicolo Champagne is owned by David and Agnes Nicolo. David Nicolo, a third generation wine grower developed an extensive knowledge of the wine business over many years. Recently acquiring Camille Paradis et Fils becoming, Nicolo & Paradis, they have produced an excellent collection of Champagne under the label ‘Champagne Nicolo’ which is Decanter Award-winning and competes easily with some of the larger champagne houses.

The House of David & Agnes Nicolo was built in 1802 by the famous General Vouillemont of General Napoleon's Army and their vineyard is in Arsonval in the Aube Valley of Champagne, spanning a strong 17 hectares across the Colombé-le-sec. The vineyards are predominantly planted with Pinot Noir, together with some Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier and they promote working in harmony with nature at the heart of the community paying particular attention to the use of sustainable methods.

Vines enjoy all the benefts of a southern exposure from the ancient soils of the Cotes des Bar Terroir with grapes that have been hand harvested. Stored for at least three years to develop into the notable producer Nicolo & Paradis pedigree who have an have an approach to wine making that respects nature and sustainable methods.

Champagne Nicolo Blanc de Blanc is a bright, slightly golden colour with good effervescence. An elegant, upfront complex nose with white flowers, yellow fruit aromas. This Chardonnay Champagne is delicious as an aperitif but also recommended with shellfish and many other light fish dishes.

This product is part of an exclusive LCBO Online Collection.

Mineral & Zesty

Husband and wife duo Ilya and Nadia started Leaning Post winery in Niagara over 10 years ago. Initially a virtual set up, the winery now located on Highway 8, has become a reference producer in Niagara.

Vintages like this really epitomize what Ontario Chardonnay is all about! The nose bursts with lemon curd, pear, green apple, peach and freshly baked bread. Mineral and wet stone dominate the palate, with a background of cream, honeydew and almond in the background, all tied together with bracing, crisp acidity. This wine will age well for the next 5-8 years.

Enjoy with brie, sole meuniere, and lemon-roasted chicken.

Fresh & Structured

Nicolas Potel is an iconic producer in Burgundy. He grew up in a family dedicated entirely to wine; and after gaining some experience internationally, he started his own project in the late 90's.

Founded in 2009, Maison Roche de Bellene offers a complete range of wines, with an emphasis on individual terroirs from vieilles vignes (old vines - 40 years or older) that are farmed responsibly. All of the growers that Nicolas Potel works with are either organic certified or farming according to the principles of lutte raisonée (“sustainable viticulture”). This enables Potel to consistently produce the expressive, terroir-driven style that is his vision.

Sourced from a 45-year-old parcel with small yields, this wine delivers a lot of classic White Burgundy character -- white flowers, stone fruits, moist earth -- at a very fair price.

A nice option for pairing with grilled chicken, grilled trout, fresh crab or eggplant fritters.

This product is part of the LCBO Vintages program. It may take approximately 10-14 business days to be delivered.

Fresh & Complex

In 2003, Andrea and James Frey founded Trisaetum in one of the few places where climate, soil, and entrepreneurial spirit combine to produce some of the world's best wines. Today, the family owned and operated winery in the heart of Oregon's Ribbon Ridge AVA produces small lots of acclaimed Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Chardonnay from its three estate vineyards.

Since the family lives on site, James and Andrea have been committed to farming in a manner that creates a healthy and diverse ecosystem. This includes preservation of the natural habitats that surround their vineyards, dry-farming, never using herbicides, never tilling, extensive composting, bee-friendly viticulture and hand-harvesting every cluster.

The Coast Range Estate Chardonnay shows lovely brightness on the nose, with flinty and petrol tones that combine with the citrus rind and sourdough accents. The freshness entices with bright Challah bread, lemon zest and hints of saline dusted roasted hazelnuts leading up to the long finish. Enjoy this fantastic bottling over the next decade.

Pair this wine with smoked salmon or Dungeness crab cakes or scallops with a Meyer lemon puree. 

This product is part of the LCBO Vintages program. It may take approximately 10-14 business days to be delivered.

Toasty & Citrusy

Husband and wife duo Ilya and Nadia started Leaning Post winery in Niagara over 10 years ago. Initially a virtual set up, the winery now located on Highway 8, has become a reference producer in Niagara. The Chardonnay in this wine comes from a beautiful old vines (35+ years old) block, while the Pinot Noir is from a younger block on the same property in Beamsville Bench.

The base wine was fermented and aged on lees in barrel for 6 months. Made using the traditional method, the second fermentation happened in bottle followed by aging on lees for 28 months. It was disgorged on August 19th, 2020 with no dosage added. The nose immediately shows beautiful toasty/biscuit and lemon-curd, with a background of peach and flowers. The palate is full and round, with a very fine mousse showing fresh-baked bread, lemon meringue, apricot-pith and a hint of hazelnut. The terroir and old-vines really come through on the finish with an amazing mineral/flinty core and very present acidity.

Enjoy now, but this wine will age gracefully over the next 8+ years if you want it to. Drink with fresh Malpeque oysters, hazelnut crusted halibut, and soft white cheeses.

Creamy & Fresh

3XP (Trois-X-P) - Pearce | Predhomme | Pender - is a small-production Niagara Peninsula Chardonnay collaboration between négociants Nicholas Pearce & Will Predhomme with vigneron Paul Pender. 3000 bottles & 150 magnums made. This wild ferment Chardonnay is 100% certified organic & biodynamic and is produced with minimal intervention & élevage.

We strive to show the delicacy, tension, & purity of expression of Ontario-grown Chardonnay with this small-production collaboration.  Brilliant straw colour, youthful, light-intensity aromas of white peach, green apple, citrus, with delicate integrated subtle lees. Bright lemony acidity on the palate, round mouthfeel, & refreshing. A clean, fresh, & distinctly Ontarian-style Chardonnay.

Ideas for pairing 3XP? This rich Chardonnay calls for all shades of seafood and fish: spaghetti with clams and tons of parsley, halibut, crab cakes... or even pork tenderloin! It's also wonderful as an apéro wine.

The Epicurean Mixed Case strikes back with a second edition! 

epicurean (adj.)
[ ep·​i·​cu·​re·​an ] [ \ ˌe-pi-kyu̇-ˈrē-ən ]
• fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking.

Step inside the hedonistic nirvana brought to you by the Epicurean Mixed Case. 

This special edition mixed case is created with the epicures and oenophiles of Toronto's Curatus Wine Club in mind, to inspire an epicurean lifestyle by making wine and food pairing less daunting and more approachable.

Each case comes with three bottles of each of the following four international selections, ready to get your tastebuds breakdancing! 

3x Domaine de Mauperthuis
Goutte de Lune Chablis 2019 (Burgundy, France)
91 points - Wine Align | White | Chardonnay

This old vines Chardonnay saw 12 months in large oak barrels. The fruit is gathered from vineyards in Fleys and this area sits at a higher altitude on a windswept plateau, which helps maintain the acidity in the wine. Fresh, floral and mineral on the nose. There are notes of fresh almond, hazelnut, citrus and white flowers on the palate. It is balanced and has a fresh finish.

Pairing suggestion: Keep it chilled in the fridge, uncork it at the end of the day and pour yourself a glass! Also pairs well with oysters, all kinds of fish dishes, and roasted chicken.

3x Ramsay
Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast 2019 (Sonoma County, U.S.) 
Red | Cabernet Sauvignon

This Cabernet smells like cherries and red currant, vanilla, hazelnut and subtle undertones of spices. These are carried forward to the palate with bright, rich fruit flavour with plenty of soft tannins.

Pairing suggestion: This wine is the perfect partner for rich grilled meats, peppery sauces and dishes full of flavour!

3x Château Tour de Gilet
Ludon en Médoc 2006 (Bordeaux, France) 
91 points - Wine Align | Red | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

A unique Bordeaux wine in that it is largely dominated by Petit Verdot (70%, with Cabernet Sauvignon in addition). The nose is intense and elegant, rich in fruit and sweet spices, completed with pastry and floral nuances. The palate is supple, generous and round, supported by fine and silky tannins and well integrated oak.

Pairing suggestion: This bold wine will go very well with roasted meats. Thinking of some delicious burgers with blue cheese...

3x Quinta da Colmaça
Douro DOC 2006 (Douro, Portugal)
Red | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa

This dry red wine is a true expression of Portugal. The grapes are manually harvested in small crates and de-stemmed by hand. Tradition at it's best and definitely a must try!

A blend made from Touriga Francesa (40%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Tinta Barroca (25%) and Touriga Nacional (10%), Quinta da Colmaça Douro DOC is rich in flavour and colour. It shows aromas of dark plum, cassis, leather and spice on the nose; while the palate follows with good tannic structure, plush fruit and smooth finish.

Pairing suggestion: Try this wine with a cheese board, and don't forget about the blue cheese. The saltiness of the cheese versus the flavour of the wine is an exceptional pairing.

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Delivery timeline:
It requires three full cases of each wine in order for us to build and fulfill three mixed cases. This process usually takes about 7-10 business days but may vary.

Mineral & Creamy

The Baud estate dates back to 1742, today the 9th generation manages the winery. Siblings Clementine and Bastien, both under 30, are making some of the best value wines in the area. Jura is that narrow valley in the remote hills between Burgundy and Switzerland, which millions of years ago was covered by an Ocean and today still bares many of the fossils from that time. If you kick a stone in a Jura vineyard, it will probably be a fossil.

Seven generations of savoir-faire are behind this Crémant du Jura as seductive as it is thirst-quenching. The Crémant « Brut Sauvage » is Baud's top sparking wine. Its profile is marked by ripe apple, marzipan, and toast, thanks to a blend of Chardonnay (70%) and Pinot Noir (30%) aged at least 24 months on lees. True to its reputation, it will charm your palate with its delicate and elegant bubbles, leaving behind chalky and slightly saline notes.

This sparkling is perfect to enjoy on its own; or to pair with fried tempura or chicken.

Creamy & Fresh

3XP (Trois-X-P) - Pearce | Predhomme | Pender - is a small-production Niagara Peninsula Chardonnay collaboration between négociants Nicholas Pearce & Will Predhomme with vigneron Paul Pender. 3000 bottles & 150 magnums made. This wild ferment Chardonnay is 100% certified organic & biodynamic and is produced with minimal intervention & élevage.

We strive to show the delicacy, tension, & purity of expression of Ontario-grown Chardonnay with this small-production collaboration.  Brilliant straw colour, youthful, light-intensity aromas of white peach, green apple, citrus, with delicate integrated subtle lees. Bright lemony acidity on the palate, round mouthfeel, & refreshing. A clean, fresh, & distinctly Ontarian-style Chardonnay.

Ideas for pairing 3XP? This rich Chardonnay calls for all shades of seafood and fish: spaghetti with clams and tons of parsley, halibut, crab cakes... or even pork tenderloin! It's also wonderful as an apéro wine.

Mineral & Textured

Scribe Winery in Sonoma, Calif. produces vibrant, terroir-driven wines. The winery– founded in 2007 on a property that pioneered pre-prohibition Sonoma Valley winemaking– is managed by fourth-generation California farmers and brothers, Andrew and Adam Mariani.

Like many of Scribe's wines, the Skin Fermented Chardonnay started as an experiment. When one of their Chardonnay clones were not cooperating with the others in the blending process, they isolated them and tried something slightly different. Fermented on the skins for 101 days in concrete, this traditional (and resurgent) winemaking process adds the necessary colour, texture and structure to create a delicate balance against the clone's pronounced floral and tropical fruit notes. The result is an expressive golden-hued wine, with a stony grip and herbal texture to the fine, bright and precise citrus and green apple fruit, in a shorter 500 ml bottle, that has earned its place as a staple, annual Scribe release. Not your average California Chardonnay but one not to be missed! 

Enjoy with Morrocan inspired dishes.

Rich & Luxurious

Nicolas Potel is an iconic producer in Burgundy. He grew up in a family dedicated entirely to wine; and after gaining some experience internationally, he started his own project in the late 90's.

Founded in 2009, Maison Roche de Bellene offers a complete range of wines, with an emphasis on individual terroirs from vieilles vignes (old vines - 40 years or older) that are farmed responsibly. All of the growers that Nicolas Potel works with are either organic certified or farming according to the principles of lutte raisonée (“sustainable viticulture”). This enables Potel to consistently produce the expressive, terroir-driven style that is his vision.

Meursault is the largest village of the Côte de Beaune, with a history of winegrowing that dates back to the Romans. It is known for producing white wines that are softer and richer than the neighbouring villages of Puligny- and Chassagne-Montrachet. This villages wine is from sustainably farmed vines that are up to 62 years old. It captures the full, rich style of this famous village while maintaining a fine structure.

This product is part of the LCBO Vintages program. It may take approximately 10-14 business days to be delivered.

Bright & Crisp

Channing Daughters grow vines and create wines from over two-dozen grape varieties on a beautiful, breeze-filled 28-acre plot of land in Bridgehampton, on the South Fork of Long Island’s East End.

This is a captivating and salivatingly 100% Chardonnay, both deliciously bright and crisp. This wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks with no malolactic fermentation resulting in a dry wine with flavours and aromas of minerals, apples, pears, citrus fruit and lemon curd. This fresh, unoaked wine is medium-bodied with balanced acidity and moderate alcohol. There is a creaminess that is unmistakably Chardonnay.

This wine has terrific versatility in food pairing. Comfortable with either complementary or contrasting flavours, try this wine with shellfish or wild salmon; fresh cheeses, a citrus roast chicken or a fresh salad with duck confit.

Creamy & Zesty

Fixin (pronounced “Fissin”) is situated in the Côte de Nuits, right between Dijon and Gevrey-Chambertin. It is known for the 10th century church of Saint-Antoine and the manor of La Perrière, where once the monks of Cîteaux came to enjoy the good air and the good wine.

Domaine Armelle et Jean-Michel Molin is a family-run winery that takes pride in farming their 7 hectares of vineyards organically and following biodynamic principles. 

Made from healthy hand-harvested grapes, this Fixin Blanc ages for a year in French oak barrels, half of which are brand-new. This powerful Chardonnay delivers aromas of white flowers, yellow apple and lemon zest. The influence of the wood translates into a rich and creamy texture on the palate.

This wine was made to be savoured slowly. Pair it with escargots à la Bourguignonne or with sautéed frogs' legs. It will also taste amazing into the second day (if you don't finish the bottle...)

This product is part of an exclusive LCBO Online Collection.

Mineral & Zesty

Lighthall Vineyards is a small, proud, low volume and high quality winery located in enchanting Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. All their wines are produced in a non-interventionist manner and fuelled by passion as hearty as our vines. They also make cheese, designed to pair with their wines.

A stellar vintage of County Chardonnay highlighting all typical aspects of our microclimate. The nose starts with a flinty gunpowder minerality with notes of salted caramel and honeyed apple. The follow through shows a super fresh palate with elements of lemon zest. All around, a well-rounded version, with a long finish of butterscotch and toasted walnut.

Try this wine with coquilles St. Jaques, Oysters Rockefeller, halibut, spaghetti cacio e pepe, and chicken with a cream sauce are also wonderful pairings.

Tropical & Mineral

Keint-He Winery & Vineyards is a boutique winery located in Prince Edward County. The winery has a strong focus on varietals that are typically grown in Burgundy, specifically Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; through which they truly express the best of the County with wonderful individual expressions. Keint-He’s approach to winemaking is as down-to-earth as it gets and their quality is second to none.

The grapes for this wine were grown in the St. David's Bench sub appellation. The fruit was hand harvested, processed and then aged in neutral French Oak barrels for six months.

This wine has a vibrant straw colour. The nose shows ripe tropical fruits, including honeydew and pineapple. Lemon meringue and subtle oak spice are also present. The mouth exhibits a blanketing viscous texture, with flavours of pineapple and lychee. Low acids complemented with a baking spice finish, make this wine an approachable crowd pleaser. Have this wine by the water, or not. Just uncork and enjoy!

Zesty & Mineral

Cantina Bolzano, based in the town of Bolzano, traces its roots to two of Alto Adige’s most historic cooperatives: Santa Magdalena, est. 1930 and Cantina Gries, est. 1908. After deciding to merge in 2001, Cantina Bolzano was created.

The village of Bolzano is located in the middle of a valley basin surrounded by hilly vineyards that grow from 200 meters above sea level up to 1000. Originating from France, Chardonnay has been cultivated in Alto Adige for more than a hundred years. This variety thrives on warm sites at higher elevations around Bolzano and produces an elegant wine with well-balanced acidity and a bouquet of exotic notes such as pineapple, mango and honeydew melon.

This delicious unoaked Chardonnay is best paired with fish dishes in general, starters, vegetarian dishes or also as an aperitif.

This product is part of the LCBO Vintages program. It may take approximately 10-14 business days to be delivered.