Wine Grapes 101: CHARDONNAY

[@Mathijs1308]

When I was younger, couldn’t stand white burgundy. Now, I just can’t get enough of it. Goes to show one’s pallet develops over time.

[@NoSediment]

Completely agree! I remember, when I was beginner in wine I would often say that I don’t like Blanc de Blancs Champagnes. OMG how wrong I was, I love these Champagnes, and almost always choose! 🥂😅

[@catherinemori4496]

Palate….😂

[@paulwhitehead1190]

Awesome video Agnese!!! I love Chardonnay ❤️

[@NoSediment]

Paul, thank You. I am happy You like it. I also enjoy a good glass of Chardonnay. 🥂✨🍾

[@carlcadregari7768]

Lovely video. Great explanations. I do love Chardonnay.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! 🙏🏻 I do too. 😉

[@fredperry523]

I love a Chardonnay from my favourite vineyards in Franschhoek or Stellenbosch.

[@NoSediment]

💫 Cheers to that wine! 🥂

[@claywest9528]

I like Penfolds bin 311 Chardonnay. It may not be for everyone, but it is certainly to my taste, especially with butter chicken and pasta casserole.

[@NoSediment]

The beauty in wine is that, there are so many styles available that we get to fin the ones that we like the best, and it not necessarily needs to be something that is liked by others! ☺️ Cheers! 🍾🥂

[@numanuma20]

I’m an ABC, always bring Chablis 🤣. One Chardonnay I really enjoyed was Paul Cluver Estate Chardonnay 2018. That is like a combo of Côte d’Or and Chablis style winemaking in South Africa. Only 33% new oak is used and a third of it goes through MLF.

[@NoSediment]

Hahaha, You have created a new meaning to ABC. :) I love it. I will try to find that wine to taste, thank You for the tip! ☀️🥂✨

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs is probably one of the best champagnes ever made, specially 2004's Belle Epoque cuvée. Chardonnay as a whole is a very changeable varietal, it sucks the soil and just expresses the terroir in a different way every single time if properly tendered. In my native Portugal there are amazing labels of it, specially in the very small Tejo region ( Casal das Aires; Quinta da Lapa)

[@NoSediment]

I agree, Chardonnay knows how to express the terroir. 2004 is one of my favourite recent Champagne vintages, yet I would argue that Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a wonderful Blanc de Blancs and definitely my “go-to” when paying that kind of price! 🙈

[@wannabedal-adx458]

Wow Agnes, a lot to unpack here. I might have to start checking out Chardonnay's again to find the right one (away from my favorite white wine, Savignion Blanc). Also didn't know that Chardonnay grapes are used in sparkling wine making. So the countries you listed, didn't include the Champaign region of France! So what grapes are used in making Champaign then? (or save it for another video!! ;) ) Cheers

[@NoSediment]

I am sorry, I thought I did mention, but then I have missed it. You are absolutely right, in Champagne, France they are also make wines from Chardonnay grapes. It is responsible for amazing Champagne Blanc de Blancs over there. 🥂✨🍾

[@eymerichinquisitore9022]

Didn't you know that Chardonnay is made sparkling when it has been one of the two pillars of Champagne for centuries together with Pinot Noir? Welcome to the world of wine. 😂

[@NoSediment]

Yes, Chardonnay is responsible for some of the most amazing sparkling wines out there! 🤩🥂🍾 But we all are learning though, weather a beginner or MW, it is nice to learn something new every day. 😉

[@HumblebeeRules]

Did you try wines from Moravia, Czechia?

[@NoSediment]

I have tried few, but not too many! 😉

[@robertomangioni9272]

chardonnay = headache for sure

[@NoSediment]

I don’t think it depends on the grape variety! 😅

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

"Chardonnay is also a base grape variety for many popular sparkling wines, including Chardonnay". Blanc des Blancs Champagne? (this before watching the video)

[@NoSediment]

I am so sorry, but I am not sure I understand Your question :( but yes, Blanc de Blancs can be based 100% on Chardonnay grape.

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

@@NoSediment I was copy-pasting the description of your video and suggesting an alternative because "Chardonnay made with Chardonnay" isn't making sense. Just trying you get it right before a lot of other people read it ;) just helping your channel grow.

[@NoSediment]

Yes, that was a typo. Thank you very much for pointing out. Cheers 🥂

[@jerzystruczak782]

suckers go for a b c...

[@NoSediment]

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