Chardonnay vs Viognier
Compare Chardonnay and Viognier: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Chardonnay | Viognier | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 85029 | 9558 |
| Average rating | 3.77 / 5 | 3.76 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Italy, Australia, Chile | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Italy |
Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
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Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
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