Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Flandre
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Flandre.
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 Flandre
Northern Belgian vineyard (~60% of national production), sandy and clay-limestone soils, temperate maritime climate comparable to Champagne 30 years ago. Signature Chardonnay as white king: taut and precise with notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers, brioche and chalky touch — base for fresh and precise sparklers. Aerial Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry), round Pinot Meunier, vibrant Riesling. PIWI (Solaris, Johanniter) as complements.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- StonePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay