Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Côte Chalonnaise

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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 Burgundy

The Côte Chalonnaise is a wine-growing region in the department of Saône-et-Loire in Burgundy, eastern France. It is composed of five key communes, separated from each other by only a few kilometres. From North to South, they are: Bouzeron, Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny. It takes its name from the commune of Chalon-sur-Saône.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

MicrobioPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
OakPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
Tree fruitPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
CitrusPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
OakyPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
LemonPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
ApplesPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
ButterPresent in 5% of Chardonnay

Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
PearPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
CreamPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
MineralityPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
SpicesPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
ApricotPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
LimePresent in 3% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

California wines set for increased global market share

California Wines launched the two-day event, which ran from 31 October, in order to pave the way for new export opportunities and give buyers and importers ‘unprecedented access’ to the state’s wines. The event featured masterclasses led by two prominent wine educators, Elaine Chukan Brown and Kelli A. White, as well as walk-around wine tastings and networking sessions. Buyers and importers from 26 countries were among a hand-selected group chosen for this first event. Those at ...

New Oregon wine appellation ‘Mount Pisgah’ is created

Oregon has got a 23rd AVA after ‘Mount Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon’ was created this month following approval from the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. Lying around 15 miles west of Salem, the new appellation zone sits within the broader Willamette Valley AVA. Its lengthy official name was created to prevent confusion with another Mount Pisgah, in Lane County. Morgen McLaughlin, executive director of the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, said it was an exciting development: ‘Th ...

Tribute paid to Franciacorta wine pioneer Franco Ziliani

Franciacorta has lost one of its fathers; Franco Ziliani died aged 90 this Christmas. He was the winemaker who, along with the Count Guido Berlucchi, changed the destiny of an entire region and helped make Franciacorta one of the most consistent areas in the world for sparkling wines made in the traditional method. Their fateful encounter was in 1958 at Palazzo Lana, in Franciacorta. Count Berlucchi began to question the young winemaker about how to improve his unstable white wine produced in Co ...