Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Loire Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Loire Valley.
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 Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 56% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 46% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 33% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 31% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 31% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 29% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 21% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 17% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Decanter magazine latest issue: April 2022
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First grapes picked in Napa Valley 2022 harvest
The Napa Valley 2022 harvest got underway in early August for some sparkling and white wine styles. ‘We had our earliest harvest ever, and started picking Sauvignon Blanc on Monday 1 August,’ said Stephanie Honig, of Honig Vineyard and Winery. ‘The fruit came from our grower partner Gordon Family Ranch, which is located in the southeast area of the Napa Valley appellation,’ said Honig, who is export director at the family-owned winery. Harvest typically begins with older ...