chardonnay
noun
char·don·nay
ˌshär-də-ˈnā 
variants
often Chardonnay
: a full-bodied white wine that is known for its complexity, depth of flavor, and capacity to age, that is one of the world's most popular wines, that is notably produced in Burgundy, California, and Australia, and that is used in the production of champagne
also
: the grape itself
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To this day, Salon is produced exclusively from chardonnay grapes grown in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.
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Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Avoid oaky Chardonnays and sweeter whites like Riesling or Moscato.
—Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Wines lean heavily on chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and cabernet sauvignon, and beers have a mix of local purveyors and macrobreweries.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Spurrier included six California cabernets and chardonnays alongside four Bordeaux and four Burgundies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
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Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Avoid oaky Chardonnays and sweeter whites like Riesling or Moscato.
—Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Wines lean heavily on chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and cabernet sauvignon, and beers have a mix of local purveyors and macrobreweries.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Spurrier included six California cabernets and chardonnays alongside four Bordeaux and four Burgundies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
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“Chardonnay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chardonnay. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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