Bourg Lachamps Chardonnay (half Bottle) 2006

West of the Rhone, well off the beaten track and in a landscape of high valleys and steep gorges nestle some excellent vineyards.

It's no wonder that the wonderful wines of the Ardeche region aren't better known. Sharing the landscape with fields of lavender and 'honey for sale' signs, the Chardonnay grapes enjoy plenty of southern French warmth. Thanks to the sunshine, this long-standing favourite reaches the high golden notes Burgundy fans adore but don't often get - and no oak required! And the price is very down-to-earth. ''Golden and glistening with honeyed peachy aromas.

The luscious yet fresh nectarine, apricot and melon flavours have a Burgundian-style intensity.

This superb dinner party white is delicious with dishes such as chicken casserole or mushroom risotto.''

Vendor: Laithwaites

	£4.29