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Chardonnay
 

 
Chardonnay is the most famous grape-variety throughout the world. For several centuries it has been the only grape used for white Bourgogne. It is also one of the main variety used in the elaboration of Champagne. In The Champagne region, Chardonnay vinified on its one is called "Blanc de Blanc".

The grains are shiny and golden. Chardonnay are among the best white wines, thick and delicate, traditionally dry. Depending on there origin some of them can be aged for several years.

Chardonnay grows in most wine producing countries. Its name is borrowed from a village of the region of Macon (Burgundy)!

 
Aromas : apple, linden, almond

French wines : Chablis, Meursault, Montrachet, Pouilly-Fuissé, Anjou, Saumur, etc

White grapes: Chenin Blanc - Clairette - Muscadelle - Pinot Gris - Sauvignon - Semillon - Ugni Blanc - Viognier - Red Grapes