Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Mělník (CZ)
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Mělník (CZ).
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 Bohemia
Bohemian sub-region at the confluence of the Elbe and Vltava (north of Prague), limestone subsoil and sandy gravels, continental climate. Pinot Noir is the historic signature red (imported from Burgundy by Charles IV in the 14th century): fine and silky with cherry, raspberry, woodland floor and a spiced hint, delicate tannins. Saint Laurent (~14% of the vineyard) as a fuller red with juicy black cherries, spice and a chocolate hint. Taut, mineral Riesling as the signature white.