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

55,7%

Burgundy AOC

23,5%

Champagne AOC

4,6%

Jura AOC

3,9%

Languedoc-Roussillon IGP

2,7%

Loire Valley AOC

1,6%

Languedoc AOC

1,5%

Alsace AOC

1,1%

Beaujolais AOC

0,9%

Loire Valley IGP

0,6%

Alps and Rhone Valley IGP

0,5%

Southwest IGP

0,5%

Savoie and Bugey AOC

0,4%

Burgundy Vin de France

0,3%

Provence, Lower Rhône Valley, Corsica IGP

0,3%

Jura Vin de France

0,2%

Loire Valley Vin de France

0,2%

Eastern Regions IGP

0,2%

Languedoc Vin de France

0,2%

Rhône Valley AOC

0,2%

Aquitaine and Charentes IGP

0,1%

Champagne Vin de France

0,1%

Provence AOC

0,1%

Unspecified Vin de France

0,1%

Lyonnais AOC

0,1%

Savoie and Bugey Vin de France

0,1%

Rhône Valley Vin de France

0,1%

Southwest AOC

Italy

19,0%

Lombardy DOC

17,4%

Trentino-Alto Adige DOC

11,7%

Piedmont DOC

7,4%

Veneto DOC

4,1%

Friuli Venezia Giulia DOC

3,5%

Tuscany DOC

3,3%

Sicily DOC

3,2%

Tuscany IGT

2,7%

Umbria DOC

2,7%

Piedmont DOCG

2,3%

Lombardy DOCG

2,3%

Puglia IGT

2,1%

Puglia DOC

2,1%

Veneto IGT

1,6%

Trentino-Alto Adige IGT

1,5%

Tuscany DOC

1,3%

Emilia-Romagna DOC

1,3%

Sicily IGT

1,2%

Lombardy IGT

1,1%

Veneto IGT

0,9%

Abruzzo IGT

0,8%

Abruzzo DOC

0,6%

Emilia-Romagna Vino Italia

0,6%

Trentino-Alto Adige Vino Italia

0,5%

Umbria DOC

0,5%

Aosta Valley DOC

0,5%

Puglia IGT

0,4%

Tuscany DOCG

0,4%

Lombardy Vino Italia

0,4%

Unspecified Vino Italia

0,4%

Friuli Venezia Giulia Vino Italia

0,4%

Lazio DOC

0,3%

Lazio IGT

0,3%

Friuli Venezia Giulia IGT

0,3%

Umbria IGT

0,3%

Veneto DOCG

0,2%

Aosta Valley Vino Italia

0,2%

Puglia DOCG

0,2%

Puglia Vino Italia

0,2%

Veneto Vino Italia

USA

88,9%

California AVAs AVA

6,0%

Northwest American AVA AVA

4,3%

East Coast AVA AVA

0,9%

California

Belgium

54,0%

Wallonia AOC

20,6%

Wallonia Vin de Belgique

8,1%

Flanders AOC

7,3%

Wallonia IGP

4,8%

Liège AOC

2,4%

Flanders Vin de Belgique

2,0%

Flanders IGP

0,8%

Wallonia

Switzerland

24,2%

Neuchâtel AOC

18,5%

Geneva AOC

16,3%

Vaud AOC

14,5%

Grisons (Graubünden) AOC

11,9%

Valais AOC

7,0%

Ticino AOC

2,2%

Schaffhausen AOC

2,2%

Aargau AOC

1,3%

St. Gall AOC

0,9%

Zurich AOC

0,9%

Fribourg AOC

Spain

35,4%

Catalonia DO

13,1%

Aragon DO

8,0%

Castilla-La Mancha DO

6,9%

Balearic Islands DO

5,7%

Navarre DO

5,1%

Valencian Community DO

4,6%

Murcia DO

4,0%

Balearic Islands Vino de España

3,4%

Navarre Vino de España

2,9%

Vitoria DO

2,9%

La Rioja DO

1,7%

Andalusia DO

1,7%

Andalusia VT

1,1%

Castilla-La Mancha Vino de España

1,1%

Aragon Vino de España

1,1%

Castile and León DO

1,1%

Catalonia Vino de España

South Africa

44,7%

Coastal Region

31,2%

Cape South Coast

8,8%

Northern Cape

7,6%

Breede River Valley

5,3%

Others

2,4%

Worcester

Germany

52,7%

Baden

24,9%

Palatinate

10,7%

Rheinhessen

7,1%

Württemberg

3,6%

Nahe

1,2%

Moselle

Australia

51,9%

South Australia

17,5%

Victoria

13,0%

New South Wales

11,7%

Western Australia

5,8%

Tasmania

Austria

46,8%

Burgenland DAC

21,6%

Styria DAC

20,1%

Vienna DAC

11,5%

Lower Austria DAC

Chile

26,8%

Maipo Valley

15,5%

Colchagua Valley

12,4%

Casablanca Valley

11,3%

Aconcagua Valley

7,2%

Limari Valley

7,2%

Maule Valley

6,2%

Wimemdo Valley

6,2%

Curico Valley

5,2%

Rapel Valley

2,1%

Bio Bio Valley

Canada

52,1%

Ontario

38,3%

Quebec

9,6%

British Columbia

Argentina

81,3%

Mendoza

16,5%

Patagonia

2,2%

Salta

New Zealand

42,1%

Auckland

31,6%

Marlborough

12,3%

Central Otago

10,5%

Hawke's Bay

3,5%

Gisborne

Slovenia

60,0%

Primorska

25,0%

Podravje

10,0%

Posavje

5,0%

Central Slovenia

Luxembourg

100%

Luxembourg Moselle

England

75,8%

Sussex PDO

24,2%

Dorset IGP

Portugal

54,5%

Portugal DOC

22,7%

Lisbon IGP

22,7%

Setúbal Peninsula IGP

Croatia

45,5%

Istria

22,7%

Slavonia

22,7%

Central Croatia

9,1%

Dalmatia

Lebanon

88,9%

Bekaa

11,1%

Lebanese Mountains

Moldova

66,7%

Codru

33,3%

Purcari

Bulgaria

100%

Thrace Valley DOP

Romania

100%

Romania

Greece

66,7%

Macedonia

33,3%

Peloponnese

Israel

100%

Galilee

Peru

100%

Ica

North Macedonia

100%

Vardar Valley

Hungary

50,0%

Eger

50,0%

Pannonhalma

Tunisia

100%

Tunis

Ukraine

100%

Odesa

Morocco

100%

Meknes

Brazil

100%

Serra Gaúcha

Armenia

100%

Armavir

Mexico

100%

Baja California

Malta

100%

Maltese Islands IGT

Czech Republic

100%

Moravia

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