How is a Chardonnay from France different from a Chardonnay from California?
A. The ‘terroir’ for a certain wine is the most important factor influencing the quality of a wine. Add to that the individualistic viticole practices which differ from wine-maker to wine-maker and two wines made from the same grape can exhibit absolutely different, if not near-contrasting, aromatic and oral sensations. So a Chardonnay from France would have very little in common with a Chardonnay from California.
