Chardonnay
ReferenceBurgundy, Champagne, California
ABV12.5-14.5% — depends on region and oak treatment
Sub-styles
BurgundyChablisBlanc de Blancs
Tasting Notes
Unoaked: green apple, lemon, mineral, chalk. Oaked: butter, vanilla, toasted almond, tropical fruit. Aged Burgundy: hazelnut, honey, brioche, truffle. The vocabulary changes completely with winemaking — know all three registers.
Brand Guide
Well
Bogle ($10-14)
Call
Louis Jadot Bourgogne ($16-22)
Premium
Rombauer Carneros ($30-40)
Top Shelf
Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet ($80+)
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The Story
The white grape that built vermouth, Champagne, and Burgundy's reputation—a blank canvas prized for its acid and adaptability.