Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Vin de Pays

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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 Vin de Pays

Vin de Pays (VDP), the French national equivalent of PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) at the European level, is a quality category of French wines, positioned between Vin de Table (VDT) and Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). This layer of the French appellation system was initially introduced in September 1968 by the INAO, the official appellation authority. It underwent several early revisions in the 1970s, followed by substantial changes in September 2000 and again in 2009, when all existing VDT titles were automatically registered with the European Union as PGI. Producers retain the choice of using either the VDP or PGI titles on their labels, or both - in the form "IGP-Vin de Pays".

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 55% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 52% of Chardonnay
OakPresent in 50% of Chardonnay
MicrobioPresent in 49% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 42% of Chardonnay
CitrusPresent in 38% of Chardonnay
ApplesPresent in 31% of Chardonnay
ButterPresent in 27% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 24% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 23% of Chardonnay

Tropical fruitPresent in 23% of Chardonnay
MineralityPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
OakyPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
SpicesPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
PeachPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
PearPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
CreamPresent in 17% of Chardonnay
LemonPresent in 17% of Chardonnay
Green applePresent in 16% of Chardonnay
HoneyPresent in 14% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

Ten years on: Chinese wine’s breakthrough moment at DWWA

The prestige attached to winning at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) means that being awarded a Bronze medal for some wineries will mean huge celebrations in China, Japan, India, or Thailand. Since the competition began in 2004, I have often reminded judges on my panel about this – whether they are journalists, sommeliers, educators, Masters of Wine or Master Sommeliers. Scroll down for new tasting notes and scores on Jia Bei Lan vintages: from the Chinese wine label that won big at DWWA 20 ...

Boela Gerber to take over at Virginia’s Southwest Mountains Vineyards

Boela Gerber is heading to the United States for a new adventure in the heart of the Monticello AVA in Charlottesville, Virginia. He will be taking over as the winemaker at Southwest Mountains Vineyards, a new winery located in the Keswick area of Albemarle County. Chardonnay, Petit Verdot, Viognier, Petit Manseng, Grüner Veltliner, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are among the varietals being produced there. It marks an exciting new chapter for Gerber, who took over as winemaker at Groot Constantia i ...

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 ...