White wine for a white wedding

When planning a wedding, the sheer number of decisions to make can be rather daunting. We may not be able to help pick your partner, but we hope we can make the wine selection a little easier with this great selection of elegant Chardonnays.

If you want a memorable, delicious alternative to champagne, this Undurraga Brut NV (£8.99 or down to £5.99 when you buy two at Majestic) could prove to be an inspired choice. Made at one of Chile’s oldest wineries, Undurraga have been producing sparkling wine for over thirty years. Sourced from the Maipo Valley and made only with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, this is a new world take on an old world classic. Aromas of pineapple and citrus flavours complement the refreshing acidity with a lively mousse. Perfect as an aperitif or with pâté and vol-au-vent.

A subtly textured, deliciously crisp and fruity Chardonnay, with surprising finesse. The Domaine Bégude Chardonnay 2008 (£7.99 from Waitrose)  is a cool-climate French Chardonnay is grown following organic and biodynamic principles on the slopes of the Pyrenees. Long cool vinification and ageing in oak barrels give a fruity wine with great body and a rounded texture. If there’s a herby Mediterranean chicken dish on the menu, this Chardonnay will always be on the cards.

From the winery that put the Napa Valley on the map, the Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Carneros Chardonnay 2006 (£14.99 from Majestic and Everywine.co.uk) is a great example of what can be produced in the cooler parts of Carneros. The delicate yet rich and complex wine unfolds with aromas of apple and nectarine with hints of butterscotch and crème brûlée – a myriad of flavours that are going to impress any guest at your wedding.