Originally from Burgundy, France, Chardonnay has become the global “King of whites”. For a single variety, Chardonnay has a remarkably wide range of styles, from crisp, unoaked Old World minerality to bold, creamy, well-oaked New World flavours. Testament to its universal appeal, every grape growing region in New Zealand is producing Chardonnay (3rd most planted variety overall), promising a bright future for Aotearoa as a Chardonnay heavyweight. New Zealand’s diversity of growing conditions means every wine region can offer its own signature flavours and aromas.