Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular and coveted wines. As a Burgundian native, Chardonnay quickly earned a reputation for its finesse, elegance, and ability to distinctly reflect the region’s terroir. Today, drinkers clamor to get their hands on bottles from the region, where they’re labeled white Burgundy or Bourgogne Blanc. While Chardonnay is now grown all over the globe — it’s the world’s most planted white wine variety — its prestige can often lead to some steep price tags.
From Sonoma County Chards with Meyer lemon notes to crisp and lean German expressions, here are the best bang-for-your-buck Chardonnays, according to the pros. Bourgogne Blancs from notable vignerons tend to be baby versions of their village wines using younger vines. Can we also talk about Germany or Austria? Oh, and Alsace! I was recently reintroduced to Zind Humbrecht’s Chardonnay ‘Zind.’ Damn, that is one tasty Chardonnay for such a good price.
Excerpt Taken From: VinePair
Author: Olivia White
