Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Okanagan Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Okanagan Valley.
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 British Columbia
Main vineyard of western Canada, unique climatic contrast. Cooler north: fine Pinot Noir with red fruits, mineral Riesling, balanced Chardonnay. Sunny desert south (Osoyoos): firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, spicy deep Syrah. World-renowned specialty: Icewine from Riesling or Vidal, sweet and concentrated (apricot, honey, candied fruits), from grapes frozen on the vine.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 91% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 86% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 81% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 80% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 79% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 71% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 63% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 60% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 58% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 2% of Chardonnay