Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Jura
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Jura.
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 Jura
The Jura is a small wine region in eastern France that is responsible for some very special and traditional wine styles. It is close to the Swiss Jura, but quite distinct from it. Wedged between Burgundy to the west and Switzerland to the east, the region is characterized by a landscape of Wooded hills and the winding topography of the Jura Mountains. The Jura vineyards cover just over 1,850 hectares, forming a narrow strip of land almost 80 km Long from North to South.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 30% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 29% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 28% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 28% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- Dried fruitPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- RaisinPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchases Central Otago winery Akarua
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Andrew Jefford: ‘Come on in, the flames said. Taste wine; avoid hypothermia’
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