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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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
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
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 • Jan. 7, 2024
The formal dinner in a pavilion on the White House South Lawn will feature music from Jon Batiste, Chardonnay from the Napa Valley and cheeses from Oregon, California and Wisconsin.
From Reuters • Dec. 1, 2022
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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