Chardonnay is grown all over the world - after all, after Airén, it is the most cultivated white grape variety in the world (however, with new acreage constantly being planted, it is only a matter of time before Chardonnay secures first place). Originally from Burgundy, Chardonnay has spread throughout Europe in the hands of monks. With the discovery of new worlds, the grape variety spread to America, Africa and Australia.