1. At Bouzeron, he also makes a white Burgundy from chardonnay grapes, called Les Clous, and a red Burgundy from pinot noir, called La Digoine. 2. Both Le Montrachet and Corton-Charlemagne are, of course, made from the chardonnay grape. 3. All are made from the chardonnay grape, except the aligote from Bouzeron. 4. Chablis produces only white wines made from the chardonnay grape, like the best white Burgundies. 5. Dutton Ranch, a vineyard in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, sells chardonnay grapes to more than two dozen wineries. 6. In France, genuine Chablis must be made from chardonnay grapes, and red Burgundy from the pinot noir. 7. In the past, the chardonnay grape produced many different styles of wine, depending on the soil and the climate in which the vines were grown. 8. The monks are thought to be the first to plant the chardonnay grape in the region. 9. The Navarro verjus, pressed from chardonnay grapes, is light and full-bodied, with subtle apple overtones. 10. Westport also makes a great brut from chardonnay grapes, as well as good still white wines. |