• Pale gold

• Young wine: yellow apple, quince, lime, pear, pomelo, chamomile, tarragon, ginger, honey, acacia blossom
• Mature wine*: hazelnuts, baked apples, nutmeg, brioche

• Body: medium
• Acidity: high
• Alcohol: moderate

• Golden straw

• Young wine: yellow apple, pear, pineapple, lemon zest, white flowers, butter, toasted bread
• Mature wine*: hazelnuts, caramel, baking spices, nutmeg, vanilla

• Body: medium
• Acidity: medium to high
• Alcohol: moderate

Key Countries **

• France – acidity & elegance – the flagship grape of the Loire Valley, especially Vouvray and Savennières; yellow apple, quince, honey, chamomile, high acidity, great complexity and remarkable aging potential
• South Africa – fruit & versatility – the country's most widely planted white grape, often known as Steen; pear, peach, tropical fruits, honey, generous texture, balanced freshness and a wide range of styles

Key Countries **

• France – elegance & terroir – the global benchmark for Chardonnay, especially in Burgundy and Champagne; lemon, apple, white flowers, minerality, precise balance, freshness and outstanding aging potential
• USA – richness & oak influence – especially in California; tropical fruits, pineapple, butter, vanilla, pronounced oak, broad texture and a generous style
• Australia – power & balance – ripe citrus, peach, nectarine, toasted notes, excellent concentration, vibrant freshness and often a more modern oak influence
• Chile – freshness & purity – Pacific Ocean influence; lemon, green apple, stone fruits, mineral tension, balance and excellent drinkability