Chardonnay

Variety of Vine · Vitis vinifera

The world's most important white wine grape – versatile from Chablis to Champagne.

Also known as: Morillon, Pinot Chardonnay, Melon d'Arbois

🇫🇷 France

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Small, green-yellow seeded berries in compact bunches; moderate acidity.

Early budding (frost-prone), highly adaptable across many climates.

Wine grape for dry whites and sparkling wines (Champagne, Crémant).

Commercially grown on every continent worldwide.

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