The grape variety Chardonnay

White Grape Variety

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most renowned white grape varieties, celebrated for its remarkable versatility and ability to reflect its terroir. The aromatic profile of Chardonnay ranges from crisp green apple, pear, and citrus in cooler climates, to ripe tropical fruits like pineapple and mango in warmer regions. Nuances of vanilla, butter, hazelnut, and toast are often present when aged in oak, contributing to its complexity and layered palate. Chardonnay is cultivated in leading wine regions including Burgundy (notably Chablis and Côte de Beaune) in France, California in the United States, Australia's Margaret River, and notable sites in New Zealand and Chile.

Chardonnay produces a diverse array of styles, from unoaked, light and mineral-driven expressions, to lush, full-bodied wines with creamy textures and pronounced oak character. It is also the principal grape in many sparkling wines, including Champagne Blanc de Blancs. Food pairings with Chardonnay are equally versatile: steel-fermented styles excel alongside oysters, shellfish, and goat cheese, while richer, barrel-aged Chardonnays pair beautifully with roast chicken, lobster in butter sauce, and mushrooms. Its adaptability and balance of freshness and richness make Chardonnay a favorite for both seasoned connoisseurs and casual wine enthusiasts.

Top Regions for the Chardonnay Grape Variety

France

56,1%

Burgundy AOC

23,1%

Champagne AOC

4,3%

Jura AOC

3,9%

Languedoc-Roussillon IGP

2,8%

Loire Valley AOC

1,6%

Languedoc AOC

1,3%

Alsace AOC

1,1%

Beaujolais AOC

1,0%

Loire Valley IGP

0,6%

Alps and Rhone Valley IGP

0,6%

Southwest IGP

0,5%

Savoie and Bugey AOC

0,5%

Burgundy Vin de France

0,3%

Provence, Lower Rhône Valley, Corsica IGP

0,3%

Eastern Regions IGP

0,3%

Loire Valley Vin de France

0,2%

Rhône Valley AOC

0,2%

Languedoc Vin de France

0,2%

Aquitaine and Charentes IGP

0,2%

Jura Vin de France

0,1%

Champagne Vin de France

0,1%

Provence AOC

0,1%

Unspecified Vin de France

0,1%

Lyonnais AOC

0,1%

Rhône Valley Vin de France

0,1%

Southwest AOC

0,1%

Savoie and Bugey Vin de France

Italy

17,4%

Trentino-Alto Adige DOC

17,1%

Lombardy DOC

16,1%

Piedmont DOCG

7,4%

Veneto DOC

4,9%

Sicily DOC

4,1%

Friuli Venezia Giulia DOC

2,9%

Umbria DOC

2,8%

Tuscany IGT

2,6%

Tuscany DOC

2,4%

Puglia DOC

2,1%

Lombardy DOCG

2,1%

Puglia IGT

2,1%

Veneto IGT

1,4%

Veneto IGT

1,4%

Trentino-Alto Adige IGT

1,4%

Emilia-Romagna DOC

1,3%

Tuscany DOC

1,1%

Lombardy IGT

1,1%

Abruzzo IGT

1,0%

Abruzzo DOC

1,0%

Sicily IGT

0,9%

Emilia-Romagna Vino Italia

0,6%

Lombardy Vino Italia

0,6%

Tuscany DOCG

0,6%

Trentino-Alto Adige Vino Italia

0,5%

Puglia IGT

0,5%

Lazio DOC

0,4%

Unspecified Vino Italia

0,4%

Friuli Venezia Giulia Vino Italia

0,4%

Lazio IGT

0,4%

Umbria DOC

0,3%

Aosta Valley Vino Italia

0,3%

Umbria IGT

0,3%

Puglia DOCG

0,3%

Puglia Vino Italia

USA

92,1%

California AVAs AVA

4,2%

Northwest American AVA AVA

2,8%

East Coast AVA AVA

0,9%

California

Belgium

55,2%

Wallonia AOC

19,5%

Wallonia Vin de Belgique

9,2%

Wallonia IGP

7,5%

Flanders AOC

5,7%

Liège AOC

1,7%

Flanders IGP

1,1%

Flanders Vin de Belgique

Switzerland

27,0%

Neuchâtel AOC

20,3%

Vaud AOC

16,9%

Geneva AOC

14,2%

Valais AOC

8,1%

Grisons (Graubünden) AOC

7,4%

Ticino AOC

2,0%

St. Gall AOC

1,4%

Schaffhausen AOC

1,4%

Aargau AOC

1,4%

Fribourg AOC

South Africa

43,4%

Coastal Region

29,2%

Cape South Coast

9,7%

Northern Cape

8,8%

Breede River Valley

5,3%

Others

3,5%

Worcester

Spain

40,9%

Catalonia DO

15,5%

Aragon DO

7,3%

Valencian Community DO

5,5%

Navarre DO

4,5%

Vitoria DO

4,5%

Castilla-La Mancha DO

3,6%

Balearic Islands DO

3,6%

Murcia DO

2,7%

Andalusia VT

2,7%

Navarre Vino de España

1,8%

Balearic Islands Vino de España

1,8%

La Rioja DO

1,8%

Castilla-La Mancha Vino de España

1,8%

Castile and León DO

1,8%

Andalusia DO

Germany

44,7%

Baden

31,1%

Palatinate

12,6%

Rheinhessen

5,8%

Württemberg

3,9%

Nahe

1,9%

Moselle

Australia

55,7%

South Australia

18,6%

Victoria

13,4%

Western Australia

10,3%

New South Wales

2,1%

Tasmania

Austria

46,8%

Burgenland

27,3%

Styria

14,3%

Vienna

11,7%

Lower Austria

Canada

50,0%

Ontario

39,2%

Quebec

10,8%

British Columbia

Argentina

80,6%

Mendoza

16,1%

Patagonia

3,2%

Salta

Chile

23,0%

Maipo Valley

18,0%

Casablanca Valley

18,0%

Colchagua Valley

9,8%

Wimemdo Valley

8,2%

Rapel Valley

8,2%

Aconcagua Valley

6,6%

Limari Valley

4,9%

Curico Valley

3,3%

Maule Valley

New Zealand

47,6%

Auckland

28,6%

Marlborough

11,9%

Central Otago

11,9%

Hawke's Bay

Slovenia

61,5%

Primorska

23,1%

Podravje

7,7%

Posavje

7,7%

Central Slovenia

Luxembourg

100%

Luxembourg Moselle

England

85,0%

Sussex PDO

15,0%

Dorset IGP

Croatia

40,0%

Istria

25,0%

Central Croatia

25,0%

Slavonia

10,0%

Dalmatia

Portugal

64,3%

Portugal DOC

21,4%

Setúbal Peninsula IGP

14,3%

Lisbon IGP

Lebanon

81,8%

Bekaa

18,2%

Lebanese Mountains

Romania

100%

Romania

Moldova

50,0%

Codru

50,0%

Purcari

Bulgaria

100%

Thrace Valley DOP

Greece

60,0%

Macedonia

40,0%

Peloponnese

Israel

100%

Galilee

Brazil

100%

Serra Gaúcha

Ukraine

100%

Odesa

Armenia

100%

Armavir

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