Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Pays d'Oc

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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

Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

OakPresent in 91% of Chardonnay
MicrobioPresent in 89% of Chardonnay
Tree fruitPresent in 80% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 77% of Chardonnay
OakyPresent in 71% of Chardonnay
ButterPresent in 70% of Chardonnay
SpicesPresent in 67% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 64% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 59% of Chardonnay
VanillaPresent in 55% of Chardonnay

CitrusPresent in 49% of Chardonnay
Tropical fruitPresent in 49% of Chardonnay
PeachPresent in 39% of Chardonnay
CreamPresent in 36% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 34% of Chardonnay
ApplesPresent in 31% of Chardonnay
PearPresent in 29% of Chardonnay
TropicalPresent in 29% of Chardonnay
PineapplePresent in 22% of Chardonnay
LemonPresent in 22% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

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