Chardonnay
American-
a white grape used in winemaking.
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a dry white wine made with this grape.
noun
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a white grape originally grown in the Burgundy region of France, and now throughout the wine-producing world
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any of various white wines made from this grape
Etymology
Origin of Chardonnay
From the French word chardon(n)ay
Example Sentences
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A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from multiple vintages, it is also the 244th blend from Roederer and the house’s flagship wine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
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 ● Nov. 27, 2025
The Chardonnay is made with “a blend of lightly oaked, California Chardonnay wine, delicately sweet Chardonnay grape juice, and a touch of natural Pumpkin Spice flavoring,” per TJ’s.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025
Among those at the event who had tasted Roberts’ wines was Jeff Woolson, a longtime family friend who described the Chardonnay as “not buttery but really minerally and clean.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2025
I apologize and do what she asks while she struggles to open a slippery bottle of cold Chardonnay.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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