South American Chardonnay: 73 wines tasted blind

Nuanced and elegant, with fine notes of lavender and lemon balm and a wet-stone minerality. Mouthwatering acidity with layers of savoury, floral and fruit...

This youthful, lively coastal Chardonnay has notes of fine herbs, green apple and oyster shell on the nose, with a persistent, invigorating finish. Pared down...

An elegant and well-poised wine with subtle aromas of almond biscuits, lemongrass and thyme, a long, creamy finish and thirst-quenching acidity. Wonderfully composed and a...

Elegant perfume of lavender, wet stones and jasmine haunt the nose of this expressive and vibrant wine. With the chalky minerality and tangy finish that...

This has an abundance of savoury aromas: struck match, flint and Parmesan. It is mouthfilling and complex, just coming into its own, with a long,...

Lean and mouthwatering, with an oyster-shell minerality, a lingering dry finish and notes of white blossom and sourdough. A poised cool-climate wine that delivers finesse...

Warming aromas of apricot pie meddle with flint, kiwi and a tangy saline edge. Aromatically complex and intense; invigorating finish. A good food wine. Wouldn’t...

A wild style, with savoury notes of oyster shell, a creamy, silky mouthfeel and a lingering finish with notes of white peach, honey and blossom....

With pulsating acidity and precision but a richness and full body from time in oak, this is distinctive and well structured. Camomile, white peach and...

Aromas of lemon curd and membrillo (quince), then savoury flint. Ripe and concentrated, with chalky minerality and a long finish. Mature, but will cellar well.

Tropical notes of melon and green mango. Juicy mouthfeel. Nicely balanced, with some oak spice and structure. Refreshing finish. A versatile food wine.

A smooth and creamy wine with notes of peach blossom and almond milk underpinned by a tangy minerality and fresh acidity. An attractive style, great...

Delicate aromatics of white blossom and wet chalk. Creamy and smooth, mouthwatering acidity, long finish. Subtle but well structured. Will cellar nicely.

Opulent, mouthfilling, with a rich palate but also taut acidity. Buttery pastry, white peach and wild flowers. Bold and yet balanced – a crowd-pleasing style.

A smooth, slightly creamy style with fragrant blossom aromas and fresh acidity. Nicely balanced, too, with a long, aromatic finish.

Subtle, with elegant aromas of white pear and fresh blossom. Good finesse and thirst-quenching acidity.

Invitingly youthful. Shows appealing notes of apple, lemon zest, green mango and a stony minerality. A refreshing mountain wine.

Flinty, mineral, lean. A sophisticated take on Colchagua Costa. Restrained, with lively acidity, Parma violets and nice grip on the finish. Good value.

With distinctive Leyda personality, this has mouthwatering acidity with notes of flint, nectarine and asparagus. Long, aromatic, fine finish. Light-bodied, but packs a punch with...

A ripe, mature, oaked style with aromas of stewed papaya and quince. Acidity keeps the palate lively. A unique style – one for lovers of...

Bony minerality and a refreshing finish with notes of lime, white peach and a hint of vanilla. Mouthfilling and lingering.

Vibrant and full-bodied, with notes of apple pie and honeysuckle. Creamy complexity from a bit of oak ageing.

Opens with notes of white peach, almonds and talcum powder, and is underpinned by a steely acidity. Richness from lees ageing and subtle oak lead...

Pretty white-blossom, nectarine and vanilla aromas lead into a subtle creamy finish with tangy minerality. A lot of wine for under £15.

Tangy, mouthwatering, with a precise linear finish. Bright notes of lime zest, pineapple and a hint of almond.

Tangy with aromas of sea salt, a hint of pineapple and a fresh, almost effervescent yet creamy finish. This cloudy, unfiltered wine is lively and...

Lively notes of fine herbs, blossom and lemon curd pie. A smartly made, refreshing and layered wine which delivers both finesse and structure at this...

A herbaceous and youthful style of coastal Chardonnay with notes of gooseberry, papaya and green apple. Vibrant acidity and a bright finish. Quite moreish.

Appealing notes of apple pie, honey and lemon zest with a savoury, tangy edge. Rich, but with laser-sharp acidity and an almost salty finish. Wild!

Fresh notes of pineapple and lemon blossom. A generous, warm fruit profile on the nose and a leaner mineral expression on the palate, with some...

Lightly creamy notes rise above fresh notes of citrus and white peach with a lingering, aromatic finish and chalky minerality. A sophisticated but subtle...

This flinty style of wine has mouthwatering acidity and a lean, austere finish with a bony minerality. Subtle notes of white flowers and pear.

Well composed and mature. Good value – attractive flint and caramel aromas, subdued notes of dried peaches and blossom and a long, textural finish.

With a subtle nose of camomile, white peach and wet stones, this is smooth and creamy with bright acidity. Delicate, nuanced, with just a hint...

Brooding but subtle, with delicate notes of white blossom and lychee framed in warming, yeasty aromas of baked croissant. Creamy and nicely balanced.

A refreshing, slightly creamy wine boasting subtle layers of apple, pear and Meyer lemon aromas with pithy freshness and a hint of leesy complexity.

Lively and refreshing, with zesty acidity and notes of gooseberry, melon and lime. Light in body but vibrant in freshness; easy drinking. One for ceviche.

A flinty and refreshing style of oaked Chardonnay with crisp acidity and a slightly creamy finish. With a structured palate and hint of oak spice,...

Lively, with a light body and attractive fruit purity. Bright green-apple and peach aromas are backed by a hint of vanilla bean from subtle oak...

A hearty and mouthfilling wine with a warming but silky finish from time on the lees. Appealing notes of honeydew, fresh peaches and almond cream.

Crisp, light-bodied and refreshing, with a delightful mineral and tangy saline edge, as well as pure aromas of green apple and Asian pear.

Subtle on the nose, with light blossom aromas but much more on the palate – crisp acidity and a lingering, mineral finish. Freshness and finesse.

A delicate floral nose with a light, creamy body and fine spine of acidity make this quite a subtle wine, with appealing freshness and finesse.

Notes of musk and exotic spice from oak ageing frame this otherwise lively Chardonnay. A generous oaked style, broad structure, refreshing acidity and ripe notes...

With notes of honey and buttery brioche, this is a rich, full-bodied style of Chardonnay, though fresh acidity balances the unctuous, creamy mouthfeel in an...

Enticing notes of elderflower and white blossom with a refreshing style. A subtle, cooler-climate expression of Casablanca Valley with some nice complexity and cremosity.

Slightly effervescent, with a pure, refreshing and spritzy style. A youthful, aromatic and light-bodied Chardonnay with attractive hints of green apple, white peach and minerals.

An opulent coastal wine showing woody aromas and notes of asparagus, creamy almond milk and toasty oak spice, with a long, refreshing finish.