Chardonnay is one of the world?s most cultivated grapes. It has its origin in France but is today cultivated all across the world. The Chardonnay grape can be used to produce both crispy and fresh Chablis wines as well as oak barrel-aged wines with a more buttery and round flavor.
Since a Chablis wine is not barrel-aged, it gets a crispy freshness that makes it perfect for being consumed from a Chardonnay glass with a taller and narrow bowl. Chardonnay from the new world (USA, Australia, and New Zeeland) is usually barrel-aged and grows in warmer climates, which gives the wine a richer flavor. This kind of wine is well suited for a chardonnay glass with a wider bowl.