Better Than Champagne Chardonnay Wine Vinegar

Better Than Champagne Chardonnay Wine Vinegar from American Vinegar Works starts with California chardonnay, slow-fermented in small batches using an early-1800s method, then rested in 25-gallon American oak. The result is feather-light, bright, and polished, with blanc-de-blancs energy that flatters greens and seafood.

At a glance

• Type: Barrel-aged chardonnay wine vinegar
• Size: 8.5 oz glass bottle
• Fermentation base: Chardonnay
• Base origin: California
• Process: Slow-fermented, aged in oak barrels
• Minimum acidity: 5%
• Maker: American Vinegar Works

Best for

• Everyday vinaigrettes that lift without shouting
• Beurre blanc and butter sauces
• Oyster mignonette
• Finishing hot sauces with finesse
• Delicate greens and seafood
• Gift for the refined home cook

How to use

Whisk 1 part vinegar to 2 to 3 parts extra-virgin olive oil with a pinch of salt for an everyday vinaigrette. Reduce a small splash with shallot and whisk in cold butter for a beurre blanc, or stir with minced shallot and cracked pepper for an elegant oyster mignonette.

Flavor profile

The most delicate of the AVW wine vinegars: clean, vivid acidity with a subtle, almost nutty undertone that makes greens glossier and seafood sing.

About American Vinegar Works

American Vinegar Works is a New England maker that revived an 1823 slow-fermentation method, crafting small-batch, barrel-aged vinegars from American wines, ciders, and brews, hand-bottled raw and unfiltered. The name is a nod to true Champagne vinegar, which comes from France, while this bottle reflects the American wine tradition.