chardonnay

noun

char·​don·​nay ˌshär-də-ˈnā How to pronounce chardonnay (audio)
often capitalized
: a dry white table wine typically made from a single white grape variety originally grown in France
also : the grape

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Other popular varieties include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, syrah, and carmenère. Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Specifically, its Blanc de Blanc has often relied on a blend of 25–30 chardonnay crus from the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Sézannais, and La Vallée de la Vesle. Brad Japhe, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 An elegant piece of stemware that encourages your vino’s unique aromas to develop can make even a budget bottle of chardonnay feel like a restaurant-worthy experience. Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 It’s made using chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot bianco grapes, and follows the traditional method. Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chardonnay 

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chardonnay was in 1886

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“Chardonnay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chardonnay. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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