Chardonnay has become increasingly produced in the
United States where floods of mediocre wines can be labeled as expensive.
The grape is used for white French Burgundy wine like the classic
Chablis. Chardonnay produces outstanding grapes in the French Burgundy
region and in the United States, Australia and South Africa. The benchmarks
of the grape are the acidity that keeps the wine tasting fresh and
the ripe apple flavors that can develop a depth and length of flavor
that is quit remarkable.
The grape is liked by growers as it does well in
France in the cooler climates and also does quit well in warmer climates
such as California. Winemakers use either stainless steel fermentation
tanks or the classic oak barrel fermentation techniques. Chardonnay
comes in several styles from a dry, acidic Chablis to a medium to
full-bodied style with full apple fruit aroma and flavor. Chardonnay
becomes even more complex and concentrated if the grapes are from
a warm climate or if the wine was made or aged in wood.
Chardonnay- Dallas Bartenders
Classic growing areas: France, Burgundy
and Champagne region; Northeastern Italy
New growing areas: Almost everywhere
but the major areas include California, Oregon, Washington and New
York in the U.S. Western Australia, South Australia and Hunter Valley
in Australia, Stellenbosch in South Africa, Marlborough in New Zealand
and Toscana in Italy.
