Chardonnay

American  

[shahr-dn-ey, shar-daw-ne] / ˌʃɑr dnˈeɪ, ʃar dɔˈnɛ /

1. a white grape used in winemaking.

2. a dry white wine made with this grape.

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Chardonnay British  

/ ˈʃɑːdəˌneɪ /

noun

1. a white grape originally grown in the Burgundy region of France, and now throughout the wine-producing world

2. any of various white wines made from this grape

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Etymology

Origin of Chardonnay

From the French word chardon(n)ay

Example Sentences

Made from equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the Brut Reserve is creamy and lush yet fresh, with bright notes of citrus and orange peel.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the lineup of award show season, the Golden Globes stands out for some stars — in part because it’s not the kind of show with lukewarm Chardonnay on the table.

From Seattle Times

Clinton said they ended up talking about what she would do to support Obama in Feinstein’s living room, while Feinstein would occasionally pop in, asking if they wanted more Chardonnay.

From Seattle Times

It forecast that temperatures and rainfall in regions, such as the southeast and east of England, would mean British-grown Chardonnay grapes "will be ripe enough to produce high-quality still wine in most years."

From Reuters

Chardonnay is the only grape allowed in Chablis, and it takes up about 13,000 acres that are planted across four areas of the region.

From Seattle Times