Chardonnay

[ shahr-dn-ey; French shar-daw-ne ]

1. a white grape used in winemaking.
2. a dry white wine made with this grape.

Chardonnay

/ ˈʃɑːdəˌneɪ /

noun

1. a white grape originally grown in the Burgundy region of France, and now throughout the wine-producing world
2. any of various white wines made from this grape

Word History and Origins

Origin of Chardonnay¹

From the French word chardon(n)ay

Word History and Origins

Origin of Chardonnay¹

French

Example Sentences

He then watched Biden’s Oval Office address in a hotel bar, where he sipped a Sonoma-Cutrer chardonnay.

From Los Angeles Times

Owen: This chardonnay, golden in the glass, reveals salty lemon and lime flavors that mingle well, with good verve on the palate.

From Seattle Times

“I just always get a little concerned when everybody wants to grow merlot and cabernet and chardonnay, and in reality, those probably aren’t going to work in Georgia,” says Jones.

From Salon

It is a searing criticism of the industry that has made Spencer, 54, something of a local hero at a time when many wine grape growers are grappling with the impacts of massive wildfires, unprecedented drought, rising labor and equipment costs, COVID-19 mandates and a brutal demographic disconnect around the world that has slowed the market for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Merlot.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly 20 years on, Pursued by Bear has added several vintages to its roster, including a “magic” chardonnay made in a lighter Burgundian style.

From Seattle Times