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Chardonnay Wine Information
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Burgundy and Champagne
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Grape Information
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Chardonnay:
The Chardonnay grape variety is a classic white wine grape
grown all around the world. The original fame of Chardonnay
comes from it's success in the Burgundy and Champagne
regions of France. White Burgundy must be made from the
Chardonnay grape unless the label indicates it was made
from a much less well known grape, Aligoté.
Chardonnay takes oak well, and many higher priced
Chardonnays are typically fermented and/or aged in oak
barrels. When Chardonnay is aged in oak barrels, it may
pick up vanilla overtones in its aromas and flavor.
Chardonnay also ages well in the bottle, though it will not age
as long as many red wines. It likes slightly cooler climates
(warm days/cool nights) and develops less acidity than
Sauvignon Blanc.
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