Grape · White
Chardonnay
WhiteWSET level 2
Highly versatile grape that adapts to climate and winemaking. Can range from lean and mineral (Chablis) to rich and creamy (California). Often undergoes malolactic fermentation.
- Origin
- Burgundy, France
- Climate
- Cool to warm
- Skin colour
- Green-yellow
- Alcohol
- 12.5-14.5%
- Ageing potential
- Good to excellent
Taste profile
Aromas
- Citrus
- Apple
- Pear
- With oak aging: vanilla, toast, butter
Where does it grow?
Key wines
- Chablis
- Meursault
- Pouilly-Fuissé
- White Burgundy
Food
Poultry, fish with cream sauce, soft cheeses
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