Some Of The Reasons Chardonnay Is A Favorite Among White Wines
September 15, 2008 by WineMag.us · Leave a Comment
Chardonnay wine is named for the Chardonnay grapes that are used to create it. These grapes originated in the Burgundy and Champagne regions of France but have adapted well to conditions all over the world. The ease of growing Chardonnay grapes have helped them to spread to many parts of the world. Chardonnay grapes are now grown throughout Europe as well as the US, Australia and South Africa.
Chardonnay grapes are a green grape with a very thin skin. It was created by crossing two types of grapes, the Pinot and Croatian Blanc. While the Pinot and Croatian Blanc grapes are now extinct, Chardonnay grapes continue to grow hardily in many locations. The resulting juice is fermented and aged in oak barrels to bring out the Chardonnay’s distinctive vanilla flavor. Chardonnay doesn’t age as much as red wines but still produces a delicious wine that remains popular throughout the world.
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