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Clos du Bois Chardonnay

Clos du Bois · California · United States

95 pts · Decanter World Wine Awards90 pts · Wine Enthusiast88 pts · Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com88 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$9.99

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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 95-point score from Decanter World Wine Awards at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Josh Cellars Chardonnay, is $13.99. If you want to spend less, Slow Press Wines Chardonnay is $1.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Ripe pear and apple with citrus lift, creamy butter and a noticeable but not heavy layer of toasted oak.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you enjoy classic California Chardonnay with pear, butter, vanilla and toast, but still want enough acidity for dinner.

Why buy it

A familiar, versatile Chardonnay from a well-known California label at an everyday price.

Best for

Roast chicken, creamy sauces, seafood in butter, popcorn, or an easy white wine for a mixed crowd.

Style

Rich, ripe, lightly creamy California Chardonnay with toasty oak and soft fruit.

Drinks like

California Chardonnay, lightly oaked Chardonnay, richer everyday white Burgundy alternatives.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly; also useful as a dependable house Chardonnay.

Flavor notes

Fruitripe pearcitrusyellow applepeachmelon
Oaktoasty oakvanilla cream
Othercreamy buttercaramelbuttered popcorn

Pairs well with

creamy chicken and rice · buttered popcorn · seared scallops or shrimp in butter sauce · creamy pasta with chicken or mushrooms

Best occasions

weeknight dinnermovie nightcasual entertainingbrunchgift bottle for Chardonnay drinkers

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
45-50 F
Decanting:
No decant needed; open and serve chilled.
Glassware:
Standard white wine glass or all-purpose wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Drink now while the fruit and oak notes are fresh.
After opening:
Recork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Clos du Bois California Chardonnay is a rich, approachable California white with ripe pear, citrus, creamy butter and toasty oak notes. It is a crowd-friendly Chardonnay for chicken, seafood, creamy pasta or a buttery movie-night snack.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay; exact percentage not stated
Producer
Clos du Bois
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.9%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
California vineyards; the UPC-specific producer page says fruit comes from select coastal California vineyards, with North Coast and Central Coast components noted for apple, pear, flavor concentration and acidity.
Vessel:
Producer notes on the UPC-specific page state partial barrel fermentation in French and American oak, with the remaining juice fermented in stainless steel.
About the winery · Clos du Bois ›

Clos du Bois was founded in 1974 by Frank Woods with the idea of combining French winemaking tradition with California grapes. The winery describes its portfolio as balanced, accessible and true to varietal character. Its current range includes California Collection wines and Sonoma Reserve bottlings, so this base California Chardonnay should not be confused with the Reserve Chardonnay from Russian River Valley.

Critic reviews

95/100Decanter World Wine Awards

“Decanter called it a Value Gold and described it as 'indulgent'.”

Reviewed: Clos du Bois 2024 California Chardonnay (2024) — DWWA judging panel, 2026 · source

90/100Wine Enthusiast

“Wine Enthusiast cited toasted peanuts, buttered popcorn, fresh apple and pear.”

Reviewed: Clos du Bois 2019 Chardonnay (California) (2019) — Jim Gordon, 2022-09-01 · source

88/100Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com

“BTI described an opulently fruity Chardonnay with a kiss of oak.”

Reviewed: Clos Du Bois 2024 Chardonnay, California (2024) — BTI panel, 2026-03-04 · source

88/100Wine Enthusiast

“Wine Enthusiast noted melon, yellow apple, apricot and toasted oak.”

Reviewed: Clos du Bois 2023 Chardonnay (California) (2023) — Tonya Pitts, 2026-02-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Clos du Bois Chardonnay dry or sweet?
Clos du Bois Chardonnay is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does Clos du Bois Chardonnay taste like?
Ripe pear and apple with citrus lift, creamy butter and a noticeable but not heavy layer of toasted oak.
What food pairs with Clos du Bois Chardonnay?
It pairs well with Creamy chicken and rice, Buttered popcorn, Seared scallops or shrimp in butter sauce and Creamy pasta with chicken or mushrooms.
How should I serve Clos du Bois Chardonnay?
Serve at 45-50 F. No decant needed; open and serve chilled. Glass: Standard white wine glass or all-purpose wine glass.
Is Clos du Bois Chardonnay a good value?
At $9.99 it carries a verified 95-point score from Decanter World Wine Awards; the review is shown on this page.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Clos du Bois Chardonnay?
Slow Press Wines Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $1.99. See Slow Press Wines Chardonnay
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Clos du Bois Chardonnay?
750 ml bottle, 13.9% alcohol by volume.