Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Vin de Savoie
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de 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
Vin de Savoie (often written simply as "Savoie") is the main appellation of the Savoie region in the far east of France. This mountainous region located west of the Alps has distinctive wine styles that are rarely seen outside their territory of origin. Most are Dry white wines made from the Altesse, Jacquère and Chasselas grapes. Savoy wines are often described as distinctly "alpine", citing their fresh, Mineral characteristics.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- LimePresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CheesePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- StonePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- BiscuitsPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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