Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Nova Scotia
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Nova Scotia.
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 Nova Scotia
Canada's oldest wine region (vines since 1611), Atlantic peninsula with cool maritime climate tempered by Bay of Fundy tides. Tidal Bay signature flagship white appellation: lively and briny with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and saline mineral hint, taut palate — the local expression, perfect on seafood. Acadie Blanc, fresh Seyval, chiseled Chardonnay. Excellent traditional method sparkling.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay