Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Côtes du Jura - Page 2
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?
- OakPresent in 29% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 29% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 24% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 23% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- WalnutPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HazelnutPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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