Chardonnay no longer needs much of an introduction, as is has become one of the worlds top grape varieties. It is highly adaptable, but its aromatic power and its acidity, an indication of its balance and aging potential, are most pronounced in northern vineyards. It is no accident that the best Chardonnays are produced in Burgundy, and especially in Montrachet. However, they can also be found in Champagne and Languedoc in Vins de Pays, where they are meant to be enjoyed young, or even further south in the Loire Valley, in the Limoux AOC or in the New World. Chardonnay is highly susceptible to spring frosts but always yields fine, elegant wines with a large, complex array of aromas. Notes of lime-blossom, peach, pear, acacia honey, fern and citrus combine to thrill the senses.
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