One of the reasons it may have gotten so popular is because of its incredible versatility and wide range of styles. No matter where it came from, it has swelled over time to be a sort of Dolly Parton of wine fruit- universally beloved.
What is it that makes chardonnay the most popular white wine variety in the world? Is it the fact that it’s an easy grape to grow, or is it popular because it’s delicious? The answer is obviously both.īy general consent, the green-skinned chardonnay grape originated in France’s storied Burgundy region (though others believe the grape’s ancestral roots derive from Lebanon).
