Chardonnay

/ˌʃɑː(ɹ)dəˈneɪ/

Chardonnay

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Definition

A green-skinned grape variety used to make a white wine.

Etymology

Borrowed from French chardonnay, believed to be named after the village of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais region of France, where Pouilly-Fuissé is currently produced; it is possible that the variety was first bred there