The chardonnay that will convince chardonnay haters.
If Chardonnay is the popular sorority girl who everyone knows, unoaked Chardonnay is its artsy sister. But what’s the difference between them? Oaked Chardonnay is aged in oak barrels, whereas unoaked Chardonnay is aged in neutral oak barrels or stainless-steel tanks; the type of vessels affects the final flavor. Neutral oak barrels have generally been used three to four times previously, which means the most pronounced oaky flavor is absent, allowing for a leaner tasting wine.
What this means is that the type of barrel will ultimately determine what the wine will taste like. “Oaked Chardonnays tend to have rich, buttered popcorn flavors, while unoaked Chardonnays tend to be more fruit-forward with flavors of green apple and citrus,” explains Lexi Jones, director of imports for Argaux & Amlière Imports.As a rule of thumb, expect that Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley and Napa Valley in California, and Burgundy in France will be aged in oak barrels.
, sans “oakiness.” “Chablis, in France, is a great example of a region that typically resorts to stainless steel for aging their Chardonnay. Outside of France, Western Australia also tends to produce great value stainless steel Chardonnays,” says Jones.Cordell says that U.S.-based wine producers tend to be more transparent when it comes to labeling. You’re more likely to find a California Chardonnay clearly noted as “unoaked” compared to other regions like France.
“Learn the language of what it is that you prefer,” says Cordell. Descriptors like vanilla, pineapple, baking spice, and butter are clear indications that the wine is oaked; on the other hand, phrases like crisp, citrus fruit and white flowers are likely used to describe unoaked Chardonnay.
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