Top 100 wines of Chardonne
Discover the top 100 best wines of Chardonne of Lavaux as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Chardonne and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Chardonne
Lavaux UNESCO AOC (~102 ha, communes Chardonne, Corseaux, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Jongny, 250 m altitude difference, three suns): Chasselas white king (2/3 of plantings) — fruity and mineral with freshness and balance, drink young for preserved liveliness. Pinot Noir, Gamay, Gamaret and Garanoir complementary. Lake Geneva reflection, direct sun and heat from stone walls, favourable microclimates.
Discover the grape variety: Charmont
Aromatic, structured dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and preserved acidity of refined white flowers (acacia, hawthorn), yellow fruits (peach, pear), citrus and mineral notes. An elegant profile between chasselas and chardonnay. Grown in French-speaking Switzerland for modern cuvées and identity blends. Swiss grape created in 1965 at Pully by André Jaquinet (chasselas × chardonnay).
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Chardonne
wines from the region of Chardonne go well with generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of chicken sautéed with cashew nuts (chinese), cod with chorizo sauce and grilled peppers or tartiflette without pork.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Chardonne
On the nose in the region of Chardonne often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, non oak or oak. In the mouth in the region of Chardonne is a with a nice freshness.
