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White Wines
Chardonnay
The most adaptable white grape in the world, ranging from steely unoaked Chablis to rich, buttery Napa styles.
In detail
- Origin
- Burgundy, France.
- Major regions
- Chablis · Côte de Beaune · Sonoma · Margaret River · Casablanca Valley
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Flavour profile
- Green apple and lemon when unoaked; baked apple, butter, hazelnut and vanilla when oaked.
- Body
- Medium to full
- Acidity
- Medium to high
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
White Wine Glass
A smaller, more upright bowl than a red glass, keeping the wine cool and the aromatics tight.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
10–13°C (50–55°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Roast chicken
- Lobster with butter
- Creamy pasta
- Grilled halibut
- Comté
Notable examples & brands
- Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet
- Kistler Les Noisetiers
- Leeuwin Estate Art Series