Adnams White Burgundy is made from grapes grown around the village of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais region of southern Burgundy. Its eye-catching label reflects the region, the village, and the origins of the grape. The name Chardonnay comes from the medieval Latin word cardonnacum, meaning ‘place of thistles.’ The region is subtly highlighted in the new design by a thistle in graphic form. Our fantastic unoaked Chardonnay is, as ever, made for us by the wonderful Talmard family, a name with historic significance that can be found in records as far back as the 17th century. Through the generations, the family has managed the estate with expertise and each vintage offers something special. Daughter Mallory and son-in-law Benjamin took over from Paul Talmard in 1997 and continue with his philosophy of 'skill and love of the vine.' The landscape here is characterised by its limestone soils, which are of immense importance to the character of Burgundy’s wines, bringing a quintessential minerality and complexity. The vineyard team uses straw to bring out the natural fertilisers in the soil, because excellent quality and respect for the land is at the heart of their production. The result is a fabulous, complex and mineral-rich chardonnay.