Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Languedoc-Roussillon

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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 Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

Citrus fruitPresent in 44% of Chardonnay
Tree fruitPresent in 42% of Chardonnay
OakPresent in 41% of Chardonnay
MicrobioPresent in 38% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 34% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 32% of Chardonnay
CitrusPresent in 29% of Chardonnay
SpicesPresent in 22% of Chardonnay
ButterPresent in 21% of Chardonnay
OakyPresent in 20% of Chardonnay

PearPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
Tropical fruitPresent in 17% of Chardonnay
ApplesPresent in 17% of Chardonnay
VanillaPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
PeachPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
MineralityPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
CreamPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
Green applePresent in 10% of Chardonnay
ApricotPresent in 9% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

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