Chardonnay (shar-doe-NAY)
Chardonnay wine is America’s number one selling white wine. Chardonnay comes from Burgundy which is a region in France. This white wine is known to be a winemaker's grape because it can grow in many climates all around the world.
Taste: Pure and crisp with subtle aromas and flavors ranging from green and citrus fruits in cooler regions (apple, pear and lime), to stone fruits in moderate regions (apricot and peach) and tropical fruits in warmer regions (banana and pineapple), along with well defined mineral notes.
Body: Light to medium
Dry / Sweet: Dry
Acidity: Medium to high
Age: Most are best drunk young, but better quality wines need a few years and the finest quality require several years to fully
develop.
Wines Made From This Grape:
- Chablis
- Champagne
- Burgundy Blanc
- Ice Wine
- Morillon
- Pinot Chardonnay
- Feiner Weisser Burgunder
