Chardonnay - the grape and the wine 

CHARDONNAY (classic tasting notes: vanilla, tropical fruit, nuts, subtle apples and butter)

It is the primary white wine of Burgundy. One of the more popular wines. This is the grape likely responsible for opening America's eyes to the possibility of a wine other than "Chablis" or "Burgundy." Other than its home in Burgundy, the best Chards come from Washington State, Ontario and California. You can find it un-oaked, allowing the native characteristics of the grape to shine, or aged in French oak barrels or American oak. French oak imparts a milder flavor than American. Watch for distinct aromas and flavors of butter and tropical fruit in most Chardonnays.