The wine region of Chardonne is located in the region of Lavaux of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Obrist or the Domaine Olivier Ducret produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chardonne are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Garanoir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose 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 of Chardonne is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 22 estates and châteaux in the of Chardonne, producing 88 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chardonne go well with generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese.
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
