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Ten Buttery Chardonnays for Under $20

Bringing you some feasible Friday fun with numbers…just in time for the weekend! Actually most of these wines are available for under $15, which is amazing considering the quality. Fans of the buttery, creamy variety will enjoy these ‘Fab Chards’! I like mine fruity, but on the dry side, with hints of vanilla and oak of course! Any…

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Bringing you some feasible Friday fun with numbers…just in time for the weekend! Actually most of these wines are available for under $15, which is amazing considering the quality.

Fans of the buttery, creamy variety will enjoy these ‘Fab Chards’! I like mine fruity, but on the dry side, with hints of vanilla and oak of course!

Any fans of the new ‘un-oaked’ Chardonnay out there? I am curious if oak lovers find those enjoyable. I prefer these types with oak better.

Feel free to share some of your own great wine picks.

Have a wine-derful weekend all!

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Ten More Buttery Chardonnays for Under $20

Chasmisal Chamisal
Clos du Bois Clos du Bois
Kendall Jackson Kendall Jackson
Bogle Bogle
La Crema La Crema
Coppola Coppola
Creme De Lys Creme De Lys
Chateau St. Michelle Chateau St. Michelle
Butternut Butternut
St. Francis St. Francis

33 responses to “Ten Buttery Chardonnays for Under $20”

  1. ButteryChardonnay.com Avatar
    ButteryChardonnay.com

    Thanks for sharing your picks. I have never tried the Chamisal, but I’ve added to my “to drink” list!

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  2. Philip Avatar
    Philip

    As the Chamisal is unoaked, it is not buttery at all. It is very fresh, light, and crisp with citrus notes.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak

      Thanks for the feedback. I liked it, but you may be right.

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    2. Chris Avatar
      Chris

      Exposing a Chardonnay to Oak is not what creates the buttery flavors. Buttery flavors are the result of malolactic fermentation, which is a secondary fermentation. Oak provides softness and a toasty richness.

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      1. katie O Avatar
        katie O

        thank you. so few people understand that. hard to find buttery chard now, i don’t want wine that tastes like grapefruit.

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      2. Eileen Slovak Avatar
        Eileen Slovak

        Agreed! I am always searching and have started exploring more outside of California chard. The unoaked chards are lining the shelves and I’m not a fan! Argentina and Africa are producing some nice chards. I will post some soon!

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    Anonymous

    I happen to like Barefoot it is very buttery.

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  4. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    Another great one we’re drinking right this moment is The Dreaming Tree, delicious!

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak

      I will have to try it! Enjoy!

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  5. James Avatar
    James

    Any Chard that describes its taste as any of the following , pineapple, pear, green apple. citrus , or grapefruit is NOT buttery!! Many on your list describe themselves in these ‘ fresh, bright’ terms. I want Buttery as in the style of 30 years ago. Where can I find any?

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak

      Hi James,

      I have good luck finding a them at Total Wine. They do a nice job of hanging signs with descriptions like buttery, creamy, oaky vs citrus, pineapple, unoaked. I will say I did find all of these to my liking despite the descriptions. At one point, Total Wine dedicated an entire encap dedicated to buttery vs citrus. I too avoid the citrus due to the acidicity that I find comes with it. You have inspired me to write a follow-up post of more buttery chards. Thanks for commenting!

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      Anonymous

      Bogle is that! Buttery

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    Anonymous

    Butternut is very buttery – goes down smooth and creamy 😉

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    Anonymous

    2015 Butter Chardonnay by JAM Cellars – by far the most buttery wine I have ever tasted.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak

      Thanks for commenting! I will have to look for that one.

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  8. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    I have to include J Lohr, very buttery

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak

      Thanks Jeff! I keep saying I’ll write a follow-up! I’ve been sampling and taking pictures, and just need to get writing!

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      Anonymous

      Yes! I agree. J Lohr is a gorgeous buttery $14ish bottle of chardonnay.

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  9. lac Avatar
    lac

    Please revise your list. I have tried all but one of the chards on your list and none of them is buttery anymore. The have all gone to the fruity tones.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak

      I have some with a butterscotch on the new list! Promise to get to it soon!

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  10. jbfitchett Avatar
    jbfitchett

    One of the best buttery Chards I have ever had was Solitude. I am not sure it is available any longer but it was the BEST; Rombauer is on the list, too.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak

      Thank you so much for the tip. If I find it, I will let you know. Thanks for reading!

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    Anonymous

    of course , Rombauer, but its $35

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak

      One for the wish list!

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  12. Falls Church VA Avatar
    Falls Church VA

    I suggest Santa Barbara’s Landing Chardonnay. You’ll find it at Trader Joe’s for $4.99. It’s buttery and a bit oaky (but not too much). Been drinking it for years.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak

      Excellent, I will look for that and let you know how we liked it. Thanks for reading!

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  14. Chahta Avatar
    Chahta

    The J. Lohr Chard has changed for 2016 vintage and no longer has a creamy, buttery and vanilla flavor.
    It’s more acidic and minerally than before. But a couple to try are Muirwood about 12.00 at Total Wines and Buttercream also about 12.00 at T.W.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak

      Thank you for commenting. I love Buttercream as well! One year can make a big difference in the wine. Thanks for the tip.

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  15. Wine Person Avatar
    Wine Person

    If you want low acidic less fruity but buttery, oakie chard, try Madellena and San Simeon (my favs). Then there’s popcorn chard. I see a couple on your list that aren’t too bad and several that may be under $20 but I won’t buy it again and waste the money. And remember: It’s not about what the marketing people tell you what good wine is. It’s about what YOU like.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak

      Thanks for the suggestions. I will try those, and you are right, it is about what you like!

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    Eileen Slovak

    Reblogged this on Over Forty Witticisms'.

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