Chardonnay

The noble white one

Burgundy is the cradle of Chardonnay. This is where the white grape produces wines of unbeatable finesse and almost endless longevity. It is also part of the classic Champagne collection. By now, Chardonnay has spread around the world. But the best Chardonnay wines still come from the old world.

Where it grows:

• in Burgundy

• in Champagne

• in the New World: California, Australia, Chile

• in Northern Italy, for example in South Tyrol, Trentino, Friuli Venezia Giulia und Veneto

• in Franciacorta, Chardonnay flows into the eponymous bottle-fermented sparkling wine

What it tastes like:

• apple and green hazelnut

• melon and exotic fruits in warm regions

• barrel-aged examples are wonderfully creamy with notes of vanilla, butter and toast

What it goes with:

• Chardonnay goes beautifully with butter and cream

• with its creamy richness, this grape is the perfect accompaniment to lobster and scallops

• it tastes surprisingly good with a simple roast chicken!