On a side note if you're interested in just where those buttery notes come from in many Chardonnay, it's not the oak aging. See the full explanation in our Ask The Expert episode on this question.

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California-grown chardonnay is most often associated with buttery and oak flavors; however, many California winemakers take a more classic French-inspired approach, yielding a white wine that is ...

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Listen, I’m not one to bemoan the state of wine labeling, specifically when it comes to the oak profile of Chardonnay, (as I have in “Chardonnay Has an Oak Problem,”) without offering up ...

Additionally, oak aging can enhance and complement the buttery qualities of a wine. Some people love a buttery Chardonnay, while some people won’t touch them.

Learn about the best bottles of Chardonnay wine from producers in California, Oregon, Argentina, and beyond. These are editor-approved Chardonnays for gifting, hosting, and more.

California-grown chardonnay is most often associated with buttery and oak flavors; however, many California winemakers take a more classic French-inspired approach, yielding a white wine that is ...