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When times are hard, turn to a chardonnay
A grapevine chameleon, winemakers covet chardonnay for its ability to be the wine they wish to craft – be it rich and buttery, crisp and steely, oaked or unoaked, in a champagne blend or standalone blanc de blancs, writes PA Media’s Sam Wylie-Harris.
We’ve even named our daughters after it. Indeed, when it comes to chardonnay, it’s all about choice.
Chardonnay comes in many different varietiesPicture: PA PHOTO/iSTOCK
From classically juicy oaky, to those with a little more restraint and some with no oak influence at all, we’ve rounded up some generous chardonnay styles to showcase the greatness of the world’s most famous white grape…
Seven super chardonnays Published: 16:09, 30 January 2021
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Chardonnay is a favourite with many wine drinkers. Picture: PA Photo/iStock
A grapevine chameleon, winemakers covet chardonnay for its ability to be the wine they wish to craft â be it rich and buttery, crisp and steely, oaked or unoaked, in a champagne blend or standalone blanc de blancs.
A glorious straw gold that beams from the glass, wine-lovers, meanwhile, cherish chardonnay for its absolute drinkability.
Weâve even named our daughters after it. Indeed, when it comes to chardonnay, itâs all about choice.