Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Alsace
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace.
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 Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- BriochePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Chardonnay