The grape variety Chardonnay

White Grapes

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most renowned and versatile grape varieties, celebrated for its ability to express a range of aromatic and flavour profiles depending on its origin and winemaking techniques. Classic aromas include green apple, citrus, and pear in cooler climates, often accompanied by subtle floral notes. In warmer regions, the grape develops richer stone fruit, melon, and sometimes tropical nuances. When oak-aged, Chardonnay frequently reveals layers of vanilla, toast, and butter, with a creamy mouthfeel.

The variety thrives in prestigious wine regions such as Burgundy (notably Chablis and Côte de Beaune), Champagne, California, and Australia’s Yarra Valley and Margaret River. Each region imparts distinct characteristics, from the minerality and taut freshness of Chablis to the rounder, fuller-bodied styles of the New World.

Chardonnay is crafted in diverse styles, from crisp, unoaked and mineral-driven to lush, barrel-matured and complex. Well-made examples show excellent balance and ageing potential.

Owing to its broad palate, Chardonnay pairs harmoniously with seafood (notably oysters and white fish), poultry in creamy sauces, risottos, and mild cheeses. Oak-aged styles complement roast chicken and richer, buttery dishes, enhancing the gastronomic experience.

Key regions for the Chardonnay grape variety

France

56,2%

Burgundy AOC

23,0%

Champagne AOC

4,3%

Jura AOC

3,9%

Languedoc-Roussillon IGP

2,7%

Loire Valley AOC

1,6%

Languedoc AOC

1,3%

Alsace AOC

1,1%

Beaujolais AOC

0,9%

Loire Valley IGP

0,6%

Alps and Rhone Valley IGP

0,6%

South West 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%

South West AOC

0,1%

Savoie and Bugey Vin de France

0,1%

Beaujolais Vin de France

Italy

17,2%

Wines of Trentino-Alto Adige DOC

16,9%

Lombardy Wines DOC

16,2%

Piedmont Wines DOCG

7,5%

Wines of Veneto DOC

5,0%

Wines of Sicily DOC

4,0%

Wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia DOC

2,8%

Umbria Wines DOC

2,7%

Tuscany IGT

2,6%

Tuscan Wines DOC

2,5%

Apulia Wines DOC

2,2%

Lombardy DOCG

2,1%

Apulia IGT

2,1%

Veneto IGT

1,4%

Trentino-Alto Adige IGT

1,4%

Wines of Veneto IGT

1,4%

Emilia-Romagna Wines DOC

1,3%

Tuscany DOC

1,2%

Lombardy IGT

1,0%

Abruzzo Wines DOC

1,0%

Abruzzo IGT

0,9%

Sicily IGT

0,9%

Emilia-Romagna Vino Italia

0,6%

Trentino-Alto Adige Vino Italia

0,6%

Tuscany DOCG

0,6%

Lombardy Vino Italia

0,5%

Apulia Wines IGT

0,5%

Lazio Wines DOC

0,4%

Lazio IGT

0,4%

Unspecified Vino Italia

0,4%

Umbria DOC

0,4%

Friuli Venezia Giulia Vino Italia

0,3%

Umbria IGT

0,3%

Apulia Vino Italia

0,3%

Aosta Valley Vino Italia

0,3%

Apulia DOCG

USA

91,6%

California AVAs AVA

4,4%

Northwest American AVA AVA

3,0%

East Coast AVA AVA

1,0%

California

Belgium

55,8%

Wallonia AOC

19,2%

Wallonia Vin de Belgique

9,3%

Wallonia IGP

7,0%

Flanders AOC

5,8%

Liège AOC

1,7%

Flanders IGP

1,2%

Flanders Vin de Belgique

Switzerland

25,4%

Neuchâtel AOC

21,1%

Vaud AOC

16,9%

Geneva AOC

14,1%

Valais AOC

8,5%

Grisons (Graubünden) AOC

7,7%

Ticino AOC

2,1%

St. Gallen AOC

1,4%

Schaffhausen AOC

1,4%

Aargau AOC

1,4%

Vaud AOC

South Africa

44,5%

Coastal Region

28,2%

Cape South Coast

10,0%

Northern Cape

8,2%

Breede Valley

5,5%

Others

3,6%

Worcester

Spain

41,5%

Catalonia DO

15,1%

Aragon DO

7,5%

Valencian Community DO

5,7%

Navarre DO

4,7%

Vitoria DO

4,7%

Castilla-La Mancha DO

3,8%

Balearic Islands DO

3,8%

Murcia DO

2,8%

Andalusia VT

2,8%

Navarre Vino de España

1,9%

Rioja DO

1,9%

Castilla-La Mancha Vino de España

1,9%

Andalusia DO

1,9%

Castile and León DO

Australia

56,2%

South Australia

17,7%

Victoria

13,5%

Western Australia

10,4%

New South Wales

2,1%

Tasmania

Germany

41,1%

Baden

32,6%

Palatinate

13,7%

Rheinhessen

6,3%

Württemberg

4,2%

Nahe

2,1%

Moselle

Austria

46,8%

Burgenland

27,3%

Styria

14,3%

Vienna

11,7%

Lower Austria

Canada

46,4%

Ontario

42,0%

Quebec

11,6%

British Columbia

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%

Limarí Valley

4,9%

Curico Valley

3,3%

Maule Valley

Argentina

83,1%

Mendoza

16,9%

Patagonia

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%

Osrednjeslovenska

7,7%

Posavje

Luxembourg

100%

Luxembourg Moselle

England

85,0%

Sussex PDO

15,0%

Dorset IGP

Croatia

40,0%

Istria

25,0%

Slavonia

25,0%

Central Croatia

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

Bulgaria

100%

Thrace Valley DOP

Moldova

60,0%

Codru

40,0%

Purcari

Greece

60,0%

Macedonia

40,0%

Peloponnese

Israel

100%

Galilee

Brazil

100%

Serra Gaúcha

Ukraine

100%

Odesa

Armenia

100%

Armavir

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