Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Côtes du Jura
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes du 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
Côtes du Jura is a regional appellation in the Jura wine region of eastern France. Introduced in 1937, it is arguably the largest appellation in the region in terms of geographical extent. In terms of quantity, it is the second largest after Arbois">Arbois. While the vast majority of Jura wines are produced in the Northern half of the region between Etoile and Arbois, the Côtes du Jura catchment area extends some distance to the South.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 77% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 75% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 72% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 70% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 70% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 64% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 45% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 41% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 39% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 39% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 37% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 32% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 31% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 27% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 21% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- NuttyPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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