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AKA
Feinburgunder and Morillon or Aubaine,
Auvernat, Beaunois, Epinette Blanche, Petite Sainte-Marie
Melon
Blanc and
Weisser Clevner
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Geography
Originally and most famously from Burgundy
in France as Chablis. Also grown in most wine
producing countries world wide.
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Viticulture
Versatile in adapting to varying climates.
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Varietal/Blend
A fine varietal, it is also blended with Pinot
Noir and Pinot Meunier to produce Champagne.
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Flavour
& Character
Traditional flinty and very dry now often
produces ina buttery, lemon flavours, sometimes
nutty flavoured, often with a strong hint of tropical
fruit.
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Vinification
Chardonnay is often aged in oak. This adds
depth, flavour and complexity but can spoil the
sflintiness of the wine.
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Style
Styles vary from fresh, light unoaked wines
produced in cooler regions to rich, tropical fruit
wines from the New World.
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