Chardonnay Quick Facts
Nickname . . . None
Other Names . . . Aubaine, Beaunois, Gamay Blanc, Melon Blanc
Grape . . . Chardonnay
Where It’s Grown . . . Just about everywhere in the world.
Color . . . Pale yellow to gold
Serving Temperature . . . Chilled from 45° F to 55° F
Storage Temperature . . . Chilled from 45° F to 55° F
Wine Glass . . . A standard white wine glass with a smaller bowl and mouth. Here’s an example.
Best Used By . . . Drink within five years of the vintage date on the bottle.
Tastes to Expect . . . Crisp fruits with a lot of acidity. Lemon, apple and pears. If aged in an oak barrel, expect notes of vanilla, butter or roasted almond.
Pairing . . . Light meats such as poultry and pork. Salads, grilled shrimp and even curry dishes can pair really well with unoaked Chardonnays, too.
How to Pronounce Chardonnay
[ Chardonnay ]
shahr-dn-ey
Chardonnay Fun Facts
It’s believed the Chardonnay grape began as a cross between the Pinot blanc and the nearly-extinct Gouais blanc variety. Gouais Blanc was most likely introduced to Burgundy by Roman Emporer Probus sometime in his lifetime (232 – 282 AD).
Chardonnay is an important part of many sparkling wines such as Champagne.
Popcorn pairs really well with Chardonnay, making it a great wine for your next movie night. Maybe that’s why it’s so popular.
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