Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Burgundy - Page 4
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Burgundy.
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
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 69% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 65% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 63% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 63% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 59% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 51% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 42% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 37% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 36% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 34% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 32% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 27% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 23% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 23% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 22% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 22% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay of Burgundy
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Bourgogne Aligoté
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Bourgogne Mousseux
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Chablis
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Côte Chalonnaise
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Côte de Beaune
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Côte de Nuits
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Coteaux Bourguignons
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Crémant de Bourgogne
- The best wines made with Chardonnay grapes of Mâconnais