# Bread & Butter Chardonnay (2022)

- **Producer:** Bread & Butter Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** California, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pineapple, pear, apple, mango, butter, vanilla, almond, cloves

## About this wine

Bread & Butter Chardonnay is a white wine from California, produced by Bread & Butter Wines. The brand's name reflects its focus on comforting, accessible wine experiences. Founded with the philosophy that good wine should be simple and honest, the producer aims to showcase the diverse terroirs of California vineyards. The grapes are sourced from regions like Carneros and Monterey, known for their cool climate beneficial to Chardonnay cultivation.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Bread & Butter' signifies simple, comforting pleasures.
- The brand aims to make good wine uncomplicated.
- Part of WX Brands, a company founded in 1999.
- Tasting room designed to be inviting and warm.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and creamy texture complement rich dishes. Its bright acidity can cut through fatty sauces, while its fruit notes can echo or contrast with food flavors, creating balanced and harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Bread & Butter Chardonnay involves sourcing grapes from diverse California vineyards, including Carneros and Monterey. A key technique is partial malolactic fermentation, which contributes to the wine's characteristic buttery texture. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 5 months in both French and American oak barrels. This aging period imparts complexity and enhances the wine's rich mouthfeel and aromatic profile.