Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Bugey
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Bugey.
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
Bugey is a wine region in the Ain department of eastern France. The Bugey appellation covers red, white, rosé and Sparkling wines from a range of Grape varieties. The more specific Roussette du Bugey appellation applies to the Rich white wines produced in the region from the Altesse grape. The area covers the Southern limits of the Jura mountain range, which also includes the Jura wine region to the North.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- GingerPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
New Oregon wine appellation ‘Mount Pisgah’ is created
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Dom Pérignon Rosé 2008 released
For Dom Pérignon, 2008 marked a significant turning point for its Champagnes. It was the year when the two-part renovation of the red wine winery was completed as well as the culmination of learning from a period of experimentation with different tools and techniques from 2000 to 2005. Scroll down to see the tasting note and score for Dom Pérignon Rosé 2008 ‘It’s not even an evolution, but a revolution between 2000 and today,’ said Dom Pérignon chef de cave Vincent Chaperon. ‘W ...