Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Wallonie
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Wallonie.
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 Wallonie
Southern Belgian vineyard (~36% of national production), clay-limestone and schist soils, cool temperate climate. Signature Chardonnay as white king (32% of Belgian vineyard): taut and precise with notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers and chalky touch — base of fresh sparklers and chiseled whites on the rise. Aerial Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), round Pinot Meunier. Crémant de Wallonie as flagship specialty.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay