Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Australie de l'Ouest
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Australie de l'Ouest.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
More informations about the region of Australie de l'Ouest
Western Australia is the largest of Australia's eight administrative areas and territories. In 2020, it accounted for only 2% of the nation's wine production, but has already produced up to 20% of the country's fine wines. Covering the entire western third of the vast island-continent, "WA" (as it is commonly known) stretches 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) from east to west. This makes it the second largest administrative subdivision of any country in the world, larger than Alaska and Texas combined.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 36% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 35% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 31% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 24% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- StonePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- White peachPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LimePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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At the heart of the Mâcon terroir
In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...
Boela Gerber to take over at Virginia’s Southwest Mountains Vineyards
Boela Gerber is heading to the United States for a new adventure in the heart of the Monticello AVA in Charlottesville, Virginia. He will be taking over as the winemaker at Southwest Mountains Vineyards, a new winery located in the Keswick area of Albemarle County. Chardonnay, Petit Verdot, Viognier, Petit Manseng, Grüner Veltliner, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are among the varietals being produced there. It marks an exciting new chapter for Gerber, who took over as winemaker at Groot Constantia i ...