Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Val de Loire

Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Val de Loire.

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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

Val de Loire is a regional PGI title, covering wines produced in an area that roughly corresponds to the Val de Loire wine region in northern France. The PGI catchment area covers 14 departments and is one of the largest in France in terms of area. The Terroir is extremely varied throughout the Loire Valley region. Wines produced under the PGI title have as much style as the AOC appellations of the Loire.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
ApplesPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
OakPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
CitrusPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
MicrobioPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
Green applePresent in 4% of Chardonnay
PearPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay

PeachPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
OakyPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
YeastPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
ButterPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
MineralityPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
ToastyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
LemonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
Yellow applePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
CheesePresent in 1% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

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