Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Beaujolais-Villages
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Beaujolais-Villages.
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 Beaujolais
Beaujolais Villages is the appellation for red, white and rosé wines from an area of 38 villages in the northern Beaujolais. The hilly terrain and granitic soil are considered superior to the flatter land of southern Beaujolais. As a result, Beaujolais Villages wines are considered to be of higher quality than those of the simple Beaujolais appellation. These juicy, light wines are based largely on the Gamay Grape.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CherryPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Corpinnat announces large boost in sales
The 11 producers within the group saw total sales reach 2.3 million bottles for 2021 which erased the general 23% contraction in sales during 2020 and surpassed 2019’s 2.2 million bottles sold. What’s more, the per bottle price rose 2% from 2020 to an average of 17.35€. This is an important distinction in a country where sparkling wines are regularly found in supermarkets for 2€ a bottle or even less. The Corpinnat producers admit that this rise in price will unfortunately be offset ...
Chile harvest report 2022: ‘a challenging year in terms of climate’
Just over 6,400km in length, Chile is a country with a fascinating range of terroirs. This is fully reflected in the diversity of its wines. Heavily influenced by air currents from the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes to the east, all of Chile’s wine producing valleys have their own microclimates, as well as distinct complex soil composition. This variety means that individual vineyards experienced the harvest conditions of 2022 in different ways. It was a year that saw the continuation o ...
First grapes picked in Napa Valley 2022 harvest
The Napa Valley 2022 harvest got underway in early August for some sparkling and white wine styles. ‘We had our earliest harvest ever, and started picking Sauvignon Blanc on Monday 1 August,’ said Stephanie Honig, of Honig Vineyard and Winery. ‘The fruit came from our grower partner Gordon Family Ranch, which is located in the southeast area of the Napa Valley appellation,’ said Honig, who is export director at the family-owned winery. Harvest typically begins with older ...