Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of San Juan
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of San Juan.
More informations about the variety 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.
More informations about the region of San Juan
Argentina's 2nd province by volume, a very sunny Andean oasis (<30 cloudy days/year). Signature Syrah (~22% of Argentine Syrah): intense, sun-drenched reds with signature notes of blackberry, black plum, pepper, olive, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also fleshy Malbec, supple Bonarda, spicy Tempranillo. Floral, muscat Torrontes and ample Chardonnay in white.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay