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Chardonnay is among the most popular and versatile of white
grapes. It is responsible for the famous French whites of Burgundy, like
Chablis, Pouilly-Fuisse and Meursault. Burgundy's oak-aged wines have inspired
many New World vintners. Excellent Chardonnay, recognized for their abundance of
fruit and richness, have emerged from California, New Zealand and Australia. As
you taste, consider the presence and influence of oak on the wine. It is heavily
oaked, or slightly? Chardonnay also benefits greatly from malolactic
fermentation, resulting in soft and complex wines. 