Chardonnay - King of Versatility!
H i, people say I’m arguably one of the most adaptable white grapes in the world. I don’t carry any uncommon flavour characteristics of my own to boast on, which makes me portray exquisite aromas from citrus, apples, and pear in cold climates to white peaches and melon in moderate climates, whereas pineapple and bananas in a warm environment. I can also easily blend these flavours with vanilla, nuts, butter if I visit an oak barrel. I was found in 1583, but they got confused between Aligote and me. Later at the end of the 17th century, they finally found me in the village of St- Sorlin (now known as La Roche-Vineuse), and the village Chardonnay near Uchizy is where I get my name from which is in Mâcconais (Burgundy). I’m an offspring of Pinot and Gouais Blanc. My looks are pretty much like Pinot Blanc (mutation of Pinot Noir, so don’t get confused) and also Auxerrois. In fact, until the 20th century, I was called ‘Chardonnet Pinot Blanc’ in France. ‘Clevner’ or ‘Clävner’ in Germany and...
