Which major white grape is commonly associated with Burgundy?

Which major white grape is commonly associated with Burgundy?

• A. Pinot Blanc
• B. Sauvignon Blanc
• C. Chardonnay
• D. Riesling

Answer: (C)

Chardonnay is the major white grape associated with Burgundy. The region is renowned for its white Burgundy wines that are almost entirely made from Chardonnay, spanning from the steely, mineral styles of Chablis to the richer, oak-aged wines of the Côte de Beaune. Burgundy’s cool climate and limestone soils suit Chardonnay, letting it express bright acidity, citrus and green apple flavors, and, with aging, nutty, toasty notes that define many iconic Burgundian whites. Pinot Blanc exists there but is not the defining grape, while Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are more closely linked to other regions such as the Loire, Bordeaux, Germany, and Alsace.

Chardonnay is the major white grape associated with Burgundy. The region is renowned for its white Burgundy wines that are almost entirely made from Chardonnay, spanning from the steely, mineral styles of Chablis to the richer, oak-aged wines of the Côte de Beaune. Burgundy’s cool climate and limestone soils suit Chardonnay, letting it express bright acidity, citrus and green apple flavors, and, with aging, nutty, toasty notes that define many iconic Burgundian whites. Pinot Blanc exists there but is not the defining grape, while Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are more closely linked to other regions such as the Loire, Bordeaux, Germany, and Alsace.