Chardonnay vs Merlot
The Grapes
Chardonnay
White grape
Chardonnay — world's most celebrated white grape, native to Burgundy, France. Versatile wines range from lean and mineral to rich and buttery.
Merlot
Red grape
Merlot — One of the world's most planted red grapes, native to Bordeaux and the primary variety in Saint-Émilion and Pomerol