chardonnay

noun

char·​don·​nay ˌshär-də-ˈnā 

often capitalized

: a dry white table wine typically made from a single white grape variety originally grown in France

also : the grape

Examples of chardonnay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Clothier, next year’s vintage will comprise grenache, chardonnay, riesling and carignan grapes. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025

Buellton, California Just north of Santa Barbara and about 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Ynez Valley, Buellton has a mild climate that's well-suited to producing pinot noir and chardonnay wines. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025

For the drink, select either a Pimm’s cocktail or a glass of chardonnay. —Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025

Its stony soil and cool climate produce lower yields, but more expressive flavors, especially in chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chardonnay

• montane
• terrane