Chardonnay
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Definition
Noun: 1. A type of white wine grape: A green-skinned grape variety used to make white wine. It is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. 2. A dry white wine made from this grape: A white table wine produced primarily from Chardonnay grapes. Its flavor profile can range from crisp and mineral-driven to rich and buttery, depending on the winemaking style and region.
Usage Examples
Noun (Grape Variety):
- The vineyard is planted with several acres of Chardonnay.
- Chardonnay is a versatile grape that adapts to many climates.
Noun (The Wine):
- We ordered a bottle of Chardonnay to pair with the chicken.
- This Californian Chardonnay has notes of oak and vanilla.
Advanced Usage
- Unoaked Chardonnay: Refers to Chardonnay wine fermented and aged in stainless steel or neutral containers, not oak barrels, resulting in a crisper, fruit-forward style.
- I prefer an unoaked Chardonnay from Chablis for its clean, steely character.
Variants and Related Words
- Chardonnay grape: The specific term for the grape variety itself.
- White Burgundy: A classic French wine region where Chardonnay is the primary grape for wines like those from Chablis and Meursault.
Synonyms
- White wine (general category, not a direct synonym but the broader class).
- Burgundy (when referring to white wines from the Burgundy region of France, which are made from Chardonnay).
Related Phrases
Buttery Chardonnay: A common descriptor for Chardonnay wines that have undergone malolactic fermentation, giving them a creamy, buttery texture and flavor.
- The buttery Chardonnay complemented the creamy pasta sauce perfectly.
Oaked Chardonnay: Describes Chardonnay wine that has been aged in oak barrels, imparting flavors of vanilla, toast, and spice.
- The oaked Chardonnay had a rich, full-bodied texture.
Noun
- dry white table wine resembling Chablis but made from Chardonnay grapes
- white wine grape