Chardonnay is a versatile white wine grape celebrated for its diversity of flavor profiles. In cooler climates like Chablis in France, Chardonnay is lean and crisp, showcasing flavors of green apple, lemon, and flinty minerality. Warmer climates like California's Napa Valley produce richer styles with notes of ripe tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, complemented by buttery, vanilla, and toasty oak nuances when barrel aged.
