Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Côte de Beaune

Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Côte de Beaune.

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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 de Burgundy/cote-de-beaune/beaune">Beaune is a key wine region in Burgundy, eastern France. It owes its name to its main town, Beaune - the epicentre of local wine production and trade. Renowned for producing some of the world's most expensive white wines (most of which bear the name Montrachet in one form or another), the region also produces a handful of Burgundy's finest red wines, including those from the premier crus Pommard and grand cru Corton. As with most Burgundy wines, the white wines are made from Hardonnay">Chardonnay, the reds from Pinot Noir.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

OakPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 21% of Chardonnay
Tree fruitPresent in 21% of Chardonnay
MicrobioPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
CitrusPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
ButterPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
OakyPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
MineralityPresent in 11% of Chardonnay

SpicesPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
LemonPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
ApplesPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
Tropical fruitPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
VanillaPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
PearPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
HoneyPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
PeachPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
FloralPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 3% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

Andrew Jefford: ‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’

The voice drops a little; the tone grows more reverential. Everyone knows; everyone understands. There will be wry allusions to a quest, perhaps even the grail. Sacrifice is expected en route; failure (always forgiven: a badge of honour) beckons on every side. Kitted up, your hopes armour-plated? I might be talking about planting vines on a cleared slope, or simply about taking the corkscrew to a ridiculously expensive bottle of wine, but you all know by now what’s meant. Pinot Noir. ‘Pinotism’ ...

Duckhorn expands in Napa Valley with vineyard deals

Duckhorn Portfolio said it has acquired around 20 hectares (50 acres) of Napa Valley vineyards via separate deals. This includes 16 hectares (40 acres) of the Stanly Ranch vineyard in Los Carneros and the four-hectare (10 acre) Red Wing vineyard in St. Helena, said the group, which is listed under the ‘Napa’ ticker on the New York Stock Exchange. ‘As our portfolio has evolved to include 10 renowned luxury wineries, our commitment to having a robust estate vineyard programme continues to be centr ...

Treasury Wine Estates buys Yarra Valley vineyard from Accolade

Treasury Wine Estates has expanded its footprint in the Yarra Valley in Australia by purchasing the 55-hectare Beenak Vineyard from Accolade in a deal worth AU$7 million. The land is planted with 45ha of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, suited for both still and sparkling wine production. Tim Ford, chief executive at Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), said the company was keen to bolster its cool climate winemaking capabilities. ‘Vineyards producing Pinot Noir are of particular interest as we respond ...