Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Limoux

Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Limoux.

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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

Limoux is a relatively New appellation (created in 2003) in the eastern Part of the Aude region of Southern France, which applies to both red and white wines. The vineyards extend around the town that gave it its name, in the foothills of the Pyrenees east of the Languedoc-Roussillon/corbieres">Corbières and south of Carcassonne. Historically, this region is best known for its Sparkling wines, which are produced and sold under the appellations of Blanquette de Limoux and Crémant de Limoux. The vineyards here are higher and cooler than those of any other appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon, and also further away from the moderating temperature influences of the Mediterranean.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

OakPresent in 57% of Chardonnay
MicrobioPresent in 54% of Chardonnay
Tree fruitPresent in 48% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 44% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 41% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 38% of Chardonnay
OakyPresent in 33% of Chardonnay
ButterPresent in 32% of Chardonnay
SpicesPresent in 30% of Chardonnay
CitrusPresent in 27% of Chardonnay

CreamPresent in 27% of Chardonnay
VanillaPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
PeachPresent in 21% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
Tropical fruitPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
ApplesPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
MineralityPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
LemonPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
ApricotPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
PineapplePresent in 13% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

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