Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Burgundy - Page 5
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 61% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 51% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 49% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 41% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 32% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 28% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 28% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 24% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 17% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchases Central Otago winery Akarua
The deal includes 34.5ha under vine in the heart of the mountainous Bannockburn sub-region. It is mainly planted with Pinot Noir, but there are pockets of Chardonnay and Riesling too. Sir Clifford Skeggs, a Kiwi businesmman, and Lady Marie Skeggs purchased the land for Akarua in 1995, and planting began the following year. The first wines were bottled from the 1999 vintage. Akarua is now firmly established as one of the largest family-owned operations in Central Otago, and its 100% estate-grown ...
Greatest vineyards: Decanter names 12 ‘to rule them all’
Decanter has published a list of ‘12 vineyards to rule them all‘, featuring some of the greatest vineyards across the globe, after consulting a selection of leading wine world experts. After much debate and discussion, the final dozen takes wine lovers on a journey across the international wine world, from Burgundy and Barolo to Napa Valley, via South Australia and Argentina – to name just a few destinations. Not everyone will agree with the choices made, of course. It’s a list that ...
AXA Millésimes purchases Platt Vineyard in Sonoma
AXA Millésimes has expanded its footprint in California by purchasing Platt Vineyard on the western reaches of Sonoma Coast for an undisclosed sum. The French insurance giant’s wine division made its first foray into the Golden State when it bought Napa Valley winery Outpost back in 2018. Managing director Christian Seely has been on the hunt for a vineyard of similar quality to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay ever since. AXA Millésimes jumped at the opportunity to snap up the 111-hectare Plat ...
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