Jiří Bárta Chardonnay

Creamy, Buttery Chardonnay from Tiny Organic Vineyards

This Chardonnay is creamy and deliciously buttery—the oak is present, yet nicely incorporated with the fruity notes of citrus, apple, and pear, ending on cream and honey. Super comforting—drinking it feels like a hug from a good friend (or your favourite weighted blanket).

The Producer

Jiří Bárta farms only 0.25 hectares of vineyards in Kobylí, Moravia—organically and mostly by hand. Born into an agricultural family, Jiří has always had a very strong bond with land and farming. His vineyards are more than 40 years old and planted with a mix of locally typical grapes including Chardonnay, Blaufränkisch, Grüner Veltliner, and Pinot Blanc.

Organic Farming

Everything is farmed organically with very little tractor work to avoid soil compaction. No herbicides or pesticides ever; the only fertilizers are grape pomace spread in the vineyards after harvest and cow manure every 7 years. This meticulous, hands-on approach ensures healthy vines and expressive wines.

Terroir & Winemaking

The soils in Kobylí are quite light—mostly loess and sand—ideal for making wines that express their variety. The wines are born in a tiny cellar under the family house, where they spontaneously ferment and slowly age in a few oak barrels, developing the creamy, buttery character that makes this Chardonnay so comforting.

Tasting Notes

Creamy and deliciously buttery with well-integrated oak. Fruity notes of citrus, apple, and pear lead to a finish of cream and honey. Super comforting and satisfying.

Food Pairing & Serving

Perfect with richer, hearty dishes like creamy pasta, risotto, fish and shellfish, or poultry. Equally delightful for casual drinking, gifting, or treating yourself. Serve slightly chilled.

About Bárta

Jiří produces very small amounts from his 0.25-hectare plot, making each bottle a rare expression of hands-on organic farming and traditional winemaking in Moravia's Modré Hory area.

Region: Kobylí, Modré Hory, Moravia, Czech Republic | Farming: Organic (hand-farmed) | Aging: Oak barrels