Chardonnay

/ˌʃɑrdənˈeɪ/ noun

Definition

A green-skinned grape variety used to make white wine, or the wine produced from these grapes.

Etymology

From French, named after the village of Chardonnay in Burgundy, France. The village name possibly derives from Latin 'Cardonnacum,' meaning 'place of thistles' (cardus = thistle).

Kelly Says

Chardonnay is the world's most popular white wine grape, yet it's so adaptable that wines from different regions can taste completely different - from crisp and mineral in Chablis to rich and buttery in California.

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