Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Germany

Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Germany.

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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 wines of Germany

Germany - famous primarily for the world-class Grape/riesling">Riesling produced in its Mosel region - is entering a New phase in its wine history. At the beginning of the 21st century, the country's winemakers are convincingly proving that they are good for more than just Mosel Riesling. High-quality German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is now emerging from various regions, including Baden, the Palatinate and even the tiny Ahr Valley. Overlooking a much lesser period of glory - the 1970s and 1980s - Germany has a Long and illustrious history of viticulture.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?

OakPresent in 77% of Chardonnay
Tree fruitPresent in 76% of Chardonnay
MicrobioPresent in 71% of Chardonnay
Citrus fruitPresent in 67% of Chardonnay
EarthPresent in 59% of Chardonnay
Non oakPresent in 55% of Chardonnay
Tropical fruitPresent in 41% of Chardonnay
SpicesPresent in 33% of Chardonnay
VegetalPresent in 27% of Chardonnay
FloralPresent in 9% of Chardonnay

OakyPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
LemonPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
CitrusPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
PeachPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
Red fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
ButterPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
CreamPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
MineralityPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
VanillaPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
TropicalPresent in 3% of Chardonnay

News about the grape variety Chardonnay

Distilled – carbon-neutral Yorkshire vodka launched

What to drink now… Mimosa Perfect for spring brunch, the Mimosa is a mix of equal parts Champagne and orange juice. The cocktail is attributed to Frank Meier, head bartender at the Paris Ritz, who served the first Mimosa in 1925, though the recipe appeared elsewhere in France at the same time. Either way, it’s a twist on the British Buck’s Fizz, invented in 1921 at the Buck’s Club in London, which used more Champagne and could include gin. Avoid vintage fizzes or special cuvées: a classic ...

Vanilla is the ‘most pleasant’ smell, finds study

Vanilla was ranked as the most pleasant smell in a study involving 235 people and conducted by an international network of researchers, including those from the University of Oxford and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. This was closely followed by ethyl butyrate, ‘which smells like peaches’, said the researchers, who published their findings in the Current Biology journal. Vanilla notes can be found in several wine styles, such as some iterations of Chardonnay or Rioja, largely resulting from ...

DWWA 2022: Sneak preview of styles to look out for

With more than 18,200 wines tasted by our expert judging panels and entrants spanning 56 countries, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022 edition promises to deliver an eclectic mix of brilliant bottles to seek out – across a broad range of prices. Official results for DWWA 2022, including the winners of coveted Platinum and Best in Show medals, won’t be published until 7th of June. However, here are just a few of the styles to watch out for, based on a selection of personal highligh ...