Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of British Columbia
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of British Columbia.
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 British Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The diversity of landscapes here – from rainy islands to desert-like valley floors – means that a wide variety of Grapes are planted here. They include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While volumes are lower than those of the province of Ontario, British Columbia is home to a rapidly growing wine industry.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 41% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 37% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 34% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 33% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay