chardonnay
noun
char·don·nay
ˌshär-də-ˈnā 
variants
often Chardonnay
: a full-bodied white wine that is known for its complexity, depth of flavor, and capacity to age, that is one of the world's most popular wines, that is notably produced in Burgundy, California, and Australia, and that is used in the production of champagne
also
: the grape itself
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Each came to the Intercontinental Hotel near the Champs-Élysées in Paris to compare the tastes of ten glasses of American and French wine — cabernets and chardonnays — poured from unmarked bottles.
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, the chardonnay in the blend adds a bright, refreshing texture.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
Wine options include a chardonnay and a pinot noir from La Follette and a cabernet sauvignon from Komomo.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
My father roamed from the Beverly Hills Hilton to Chateau Marmont, arguing the case for his best Chardonnays.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, the chardonnay in the blend adds a bright, refreshing texture.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
Wine options include a chardonnay and a pinot noir from La Follette and a cabernet sauvignon from Komomo.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
My father roamed from the Beverly Hills Hilton to Chateau Marmont, arguing the case for his best Chardonnays.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Chardonnay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chardonnay. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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