Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Savoie
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Savoie.
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 Savoie
Savoie is a wine region in eastern France, in the mountainous areas just South of Lake Geneva and on the border with Switzerland. The location and geography of the region has very much defined its Character, which is fragmented, hilly and slightly Swiss. This is evident in the fresh, crisp white wines produced here, as well as in the labels of the region's wines. Many bear a white cross on a red background - the flag of Switzerland and Savoy.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CherryPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay