Chardonnay turns out to be one of the most popular and sought after white wines in the world. Across the globe just about every vineyard and country produce this delicious grape. The roots of this grape can be traced to the Burgundy wine region in France and has been traced back for centuries. As it stands, Chardonnay is the second most popular White Wine varietal only being beaten by Airén as well as the 5th most popular wine grape with over 500,000 acres of grape.
This varietal turns out to have a great range of flavors as well. In cooler climates, Chardonnay turns out to taste of lighter flavors such as apple, lemon zest, and grapefruit. In the warmer climates, it turns out to be heavier fruit flavors such as peach, pineapple, as well as melon. Chardonnay has gained popularity in the United States and became known for its' oaky and buttery flavor pairing well with fish and chicken. Another key factor to Chardonnay is its' versatility in wine making. It is often used in making many Sparkling Wines.
