Chardonnay reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 155 Reddit reviews across 6 subreddits and 24 posts to rank the best Chardonnay brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/wine, r/capetown, r/traderjoes, r/ontario, r/PrincessCruises. Top-rated brands include Rombauer (4.5/5), Ramey (4.3/5), La Crema (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews155
Subreddits6
Posts24
Brands93
Products82
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#1
Rombauer
4.5
(11)
"Rumbauer Chardonnay. It's the go to for ladies who like their oaky, buttery wine."
"Buy the rombauer. It’s the best value of the 3 anyway."
"Rombauer Carneros."
"Special treat? Rombauer Chard. $39."
"Rombauer is a staple in the "butter bomb" Chardonnay category."
"Rombauer should do it. They don’t call it cougar juice for nothing."
"Also recommend Rombauer for the butter."
"Rombauer"
"Had to join Rombauer. lol."
"Rombauer is the goto cougar juice in this house."
#2
Ramey
4.3
(6)
"Ramey Russian River or Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara are unbeatable around $40."
"Ramey Chardonnay is one of the top 100 from Wine Spectator this year. Thats your new Rombauer."
"Ramey Russian River is lovely."
"If you want something a little more expensive maybe grab a Ramey Chard Russian River."
"Ramey"
"The Ramey Sonoma gets close to that price in certain shops. That would probably be my suggestion for the CA Chard."
#3
La Crema
4.3
(6)
"La crema is great."
"It is excellent for the price point."
"Actually liked La Crema a lot"
"La Crema is a favourite."
"La Crema is a pretty classic mid/range label."
"If you want richer and oakier, La Crema out of Sonoma is a good one to look for."
#4
De Wetshof
4.6
(5)
"De Wetshof. Hands down!"
"You find the best ones in the Breede River Valley - De Wetshof"
"Dewetshof- their Bateleur is incredible"
"De Wetshof near Robertson in the holidays and they had a really good selection of Chards"
"You can take a look at De Wetshof."
#5
Bread & Butter
3.8
(5)
"Agree! RomBauer is good, but I like bread and butter even better"
"Bread & Butter, Butter, Butter Bomb, La Crema, and the epitome of them all Rombauer."
"Bread & Butter Chardonnay 2020. Like chewing on a brick of butter, and well, bread."
"Actually, Bread & Butter"
"If you truly want “butteriest”, I’m gonna go on the nose and suggest Bread + Butter."
#6
Kendall Jackson
4.3
(4)
"Kendall Jackson is my favorite!! I think it's around $10 or $11 a bottle."
"Kendal jackson."
"Kendall Jackson"
"Kendall Jackson is pretty oaky too."
#7
Hamilton Russell
5.0
(3)
"Hamilton Russell in Hemel en Aarde valley for sure."
"Hamilton Russell is the jam and within OPs budget."
"2018 Hamilton Russel (chardonnay) is the first thing that comes to mind—rich and creamy with some nice citrus notes."
#8
Kumeu Estate
4.7
(3)
"Kumeu estate is where it’s at for the rich, buttery crowd."
"My mom likes bigger Chardonnays and loved Kumeu River when I bought it for her, great recommendation here."
"You might like Kumeu River from New Zealand, some pretty buttery chards there"
#9
Kistler
4.3
(3)
"Old Kistler is a trip."
"Kistler"
"I personally don’t find kistler to be buttery at all; might’ve been the particular vineyard bottlings I’ve had."
#10
Cakebread
4.3
(3)
"At ~$40, they're both excellent wines and some of the best buttery chards out there."
"Cakebread"
"Had a ‘14 cakebread chard recently that was quite good."
#11
Au Bon Climat
4.3
(3)
"It used to be $19, now it's more like $24, but Au Bon Climat is the best Chardonnay value out there."
"I've found that the Au Bon Climat is a crowd pleaser among the buttery chard crew."
"Au Bon Climat"
#12
Louis Jadot
3.3
(3)
"I like recommending Louis Jadot when I can, great quality, great price."
"Yah, Jadot and butter got to see it."
"Just had 2020 and it was very lean, barely noticeable oak usage, no butter to speak of at all."
#13
Pouilly-Fuissé
5.0
(2)
"Super underrated region, IMO. Lots of wonderful wines and great value from the Macon!"
"Tons of amazing producers all around and none of it is going to break the bank."
#14
Uva Mira
5.0
(2)
"Uva Mira’s chardonnays are world class."
"Uva Mira. Very nice, unique Chardonnays."
#15
Peter Michael
5.0
(2)
"Among California producers, the best in a few price points are Peter Michel Point Rouge."
"If you want fancier, check out Peter Michael."
#16
Stony Hill
4.5
(2)
"Stony Hill Chardonnay ages extremely well."
"Stony hill is a pretty good cellar too"
#17
Aubert
4.5
(2)
"Among California producers, the best in a few price points are Aubert Lauren."
"Aubert is supposed to be great but I’ve yet to try it due to the price point."
#18
Liquid Farm
4.5
(2)
"Liquid Farm"
"I'd also throw in Liquid Farm and Tyler in that case"
#19
Raeburn
4.5
(2)
"I love Raeburn Chardonnay. Not too oaky and not too buttery."
"Raeburn"
#20
Williams Selyem
4.5
(2)
"My favorites are Williams Selyem, Medlock Ames (light oak), and Bricoleur in Northern California."
"I’ve liked Rhys, Rochioli, and Williams Selyem."
#21
Medlock Ames
4.5
(2)
"My favorites are Williams Selyem, Medlock Ames (light oak), and Bricoleur in Northern California."
"I’d go with Medlock Ames, Mayacamas, Liquid Farm"
#22
Weltevrede
4.0
(2)
"Weltevrede"
"Weltevrede in Bonnievale has a whole Chardonnay experience"
#23
Mayacamas
4.0
(2)
"Another good option is Mayacamas or Montelena."
"I second Mayacamas."
#24
Caraccioli
4.0
(2)
"We spend a lot of time in Carmel and visit Caraccioli regularly. Solid wines."
"Caraccioli"
#25
Vasse Felix
4.0
(2)
"I love Vasse Felix"
"If you like Aussie chard, try Vasse Felix. Crazy value for something that gives hints of burgundy"
#26
Hartford Court
4.0
(2)
"Hartford court is damn good and it’s pretty damn modern and malo."
"Hartford Court’s RRV Chardonnay can be found for around that price range—it’s good quality."
#27
Butter by Jam Cellars
4.0
(2)
"There is a wine called Butter. That is the wine for you."
"Every day? "Butter" by Jam Cellars. I'm not making that up. $14."
#28
Harken
4.0
(2)
"Harken chardonnay. Save yourself $26 and get a bottle of this harken."
"Harken Barrel Fermented should be readily available and is straight-up “cougar juice”."
#29
Bogle
3.5
(2)
"If you're looking for something cheaper that will likely fit your description, you can try Bogle's *Phantom* Chardonnay."
"It's in the name, it's not a bad bottle, especially for $15. If you want simple, malo fermented, (french) oak (chips) chardonnay, you can't go wrong here."
#30
Wente
3.5
(2)
"Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay"
"Wente makes one called Riva Ranch. Always referred to it as "poor man's Rombauer""
#31
Far Niente
3.5
(2)
"Far Niente. The lack of malo helps it remain fresher than the other two."
"Far Niente notoriously uses no malo. Not trying to nitpick, just trying to save you and/or others from buying that bottle and expecting a buttery style."
#32
Bricoleur
5.0
(1)
"My favorites are Williams Selyem, Medlock Ames (light oak), and Bricoleur in Northern California."
#33
Kumeu River
5.0
(1)
"Kumeu River mates vineyard and Coddington are both fantastic."
#34
Pooley
5.0
(1)
"Pooley Chardonnay from Tassie in Coal River Valley is incredible."
#35
J&M Cellars
5.0
(1)
"J&M cellars has a wonderful Chardonnay called “Butter”."
#36
Trader Joe's
5.0
(1)
"My favorite at TJ is called “big Churn “ chard."
#37
Leeuwin Estate
5.0
(1)
"Leeuwin Estate Art series / Pierro / L.AS. Vino."
#38
Tolpuddle
5.0
(1)
"Tolpuddle from Tasmania is great!"
#39
Dr. Edge
5.0
(1)
"Dr Edge, or Sailor Seeks Horse are bangers."
#40
Giaconda
5.0
(1)
"Giaconda, sorrenberg from Beechworth Victoria."
#41
Sailor Seeks Horse
5.0
(1)
"I've really enjoyed the Tasmanian stuff I've had recently from Sailor Seeks Horse and Dr. Edge."
#42
Nicholson Ranch
5.0
(1)
"Keep an eye out for anything from Nicholson Ranch."
#43
Benovia
5.0
(1)
"I love Benovia, which fits what you’re looking for in my opinion."
#44
Kermit Lynch
5.0
(1)
"Chose the Puligny Montrachet."
#45
Mission Hill
5.0
(1)
"I believe Mission Hill, Quails Gate, and Poplar Grove might have some that fit your description."
#46
Neil Ellis
4.0
(1)
"Neil Ellis (make sure you get the wooded, they have unwooded as well)"
#47
Hemel and Aarde Valley
4.0
(1)
"Hemel and Aarde valley near Hermanus"
#48
Walter Scott
4.0
(1)
"Walter Scott and morgen long go the distance too"
#49
Tyler
4.0
(1)
"Tyler and Racines are essentially sister wineries, and Liquid Farm is one of my every time stops in Los Olivos."
#50
Rhys
4.0
(1)
"I’ve liked Rhys, Rochioli, and Williams Selyem."
#51
Rochioli
4.0
(1)
"I’ve liked Rhys, Rochioli, and Williams Selyem."
#52
Mt. Eden
4.0
(1)
"Mt. Eden, Ridge, and Mayacamas may be easier to come by."
#53
Ridge
4.0
(1)
"Mt. Eden, Ridge, and Mayacamas may be easier to come by."
#54
Stonestreet
4.0
(1)
"Stonestreet Upper Barn"
#55
Brewer-Clifton
4.0
(1)
"Would add Brewer-Clifton and Chanin to this if we’re talking Santa Rita"
#56
Chanin
4.0
(1)
"Would add Brewer-Clifton and Chanin to this if we’re talking Santa Rita"
#57
Federalist
4.0
(1)
"My favorites are federalist chard, frei brothers, decoy, cakebread, and believe it or not for 8 bucks a bottle Cosco has a decent Sonoma Chardonnay for when you're having parties!"
#58
Grgich Hills
4.0
(1)
"Grgich Hills Chardonnay is oaky/buttery, but moderate, the best if both worlds."
#59
Marcassin
4.0
(1)
"Nobody here knows Marcassin? Also it was a single vintage only but SQN’s Pearl Clutcher was pretty epic."
#60
Barkan
4.0
(1)
"I did review a Barkan Chardonnay about a month ago on the Thanksgiving episode of my weekly winestream and I must say I rather liked it."
#61
Alpha Omega
4.0
(1)
"Alpha Omega"
#62
Frank Family
4.0
(1)
"Buy those Frank Family Chards now, cuz the winery sold this year."
#63
San Simeon
4.0
(1)
"For a value chard, the San Simeon Checks all the boxes."
#64
Robert Lloyd
4.0
(1)
"Robert Lloyd is a great option. Pricey but worth it."
#65
Frank Family Reserve
4.0
(1)
"If you can find a Frank family reserve chard, those are quite tasty."
#66
Arista
4.0
(1)
"Arista makes a good, buttery Chardonnay."
#67
DuMOL
4.0
(1)
"Among California producers, the best in a few price points are DuMOL Chloe."
#68
Shaw & Smith
4.0
(1)
"Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay Almost want to pour it on popcorn."
#69
El Enemigo Mendoza
4.0
(1)
"Only $20 buttery chard I know that has some life and zip and doesn’t taste like a tree trunk."
#70
Hyde Vineyard
4.0
(1)
"Anything from Hyde Vineyard."
#71
Bonterra Organic
4.0
(1)
"Bonterra Organic Chard in 1.5L box is best I have seen."
#72
Domaine Naturaliste
4.0
(1)
"Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay from Margaret River should suit"
#73
Southbrook
4.0
(1)
"Southbrook's Triomphe Organic Chardonnay"
#74
Hidden Bench
4.0
(1)
"Hidden Bench Estate Chardonnay 2017 from the LCBO."
#75
Planeta
4.0
(1)
"Planeta Chardonnay is damn good quality, and also very buttery."
#76
Columbia Crest
4.0
(1)
"Columbia Crest H3 Chardonnay is also a good option, and a little cheaper."
#77
Leo Steen
4.0
(1)
"Leo Steen Chardonnay is just downright ridiculously buttery."
#78
J. Lohr
4.0
(1)
"J. Lohr is usually pretty buttery and reasonably priced."
#79
Lloyd
4.0
(1)
"I *greatly* prefer Lloyd because it has a little bit of a lift."
#81
Beringer
4.0
(1)
"I've done very well with Beringer Luminus. Well balanced, very little butter for a California chard."
#82
Sonoma-Cutrer
4.0
(1)
"Sonoma Cutrer is pretty good for about 20, if you're looking for that California oaky buttery chard."
#83
Defaix Chablis
4.0
(1)
"Look for Defaix, Droin, Louis Michel, Pinson, Dampt, Servin, and Vocoret."
#84
Southold Farm and Cellar
4.0
(1)
"Southold Farm and Cellar"
#85
Penfolds
4.0
(1)
"Penfolds bin311 (I think) is pretty good."
#87
Glen Carlou
3.0
(1)
"Glen Carlou has 2 decent chardonnays. Lightly oaked."
#88
Black Box
3.0
(1)
"My mom loves black box Chardonnay and Butter Chardonnay."
#89
Fetzer
3.0
(1)
"Fetzer would be my suggestion."
#90
Newton
3.0
(1)
"Newton"
#91
Chalk Hill
3.0
(1)
"I have fond memories of Chalk Hill’s Chardonnay."
#92
Stewart
3.0
(1)
"Stewart Chardonnay is pretty decent."
#93
River Road Unoaked Chardonnay
3.0
(1)
"That River Road unoaked was a delightful steal at $12-13 around 5-6 years ago."
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