Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Xinjiang

Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Xinjiang.

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 Xinjiang

Vast wine region of northwest China (Turpan, Yili Valley), dry continental climate with cool nights, 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, glacier irrigation. Cabernet Sauvignon reigns: full-bodied and sun-ripened with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, cedar, gentle spices and a mineral touch, ripe tannins. Supple Merlot, spiced Syrah and Marselan for modern reds. Ample Chardonnay, taut Riesling and Rkatsiteli for whites.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?