Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Shumen
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Shumen.
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.
Star region of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast (North), national capital of white wine, with summers tempered by sea breezes. Chardonnay signature in white: taut citrus, green apple, mango, white flowers and persistent mineral touch, racy acidity, sometimes barrel-aged for added roundness. Sauvignon Blanc crisp and aromatic Muscat as complements. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in structured reds.