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Chardonnay
Grape variety · home in Burgundy
whitePale to medium gold
A chameleon: lean and mineral unoaked, rich and buttery when barrel-aged.
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A chameleon: lean and mineral unoaked, rich and buttery when barrel-aged.
Zesty and aromatic, from flinty and restrained to loud and tropical.
Sauvignon Blanc is clearly fresher.
Chardonnay is clearly oakier.
Chardonnay is a little fuller-bodied.
| Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Climate | Almost everywhere: cool sites give citrus and apple, warm ones tropical fruit | Best in cool climates |
| Soil | Varied; limestone gives the most famous examples | Varied |
| Classification | Grape variety | Grape variety |
| Price | £8–£40 | £8–£30 |
| Food | Roast chicken, creamy pasta, white fish | Goat's cheese, asparagus, seafood |
| Producers | Kumeu River, Leeuwin Estate, Louis Jadot | Cloudy Bay, Henri Bourgeois, Cape Point Vineyards |