Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of German Wine
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of German Wine.
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 German Wine
Germany's wine industry is most famous for world class Riesling produced aLong the Rhein and its tributary the Mosel. There is wide agreement that the white wines from the best sites and the most reputable producers are some of the greatest in the world. However the country's winemakers are proving convincingly that they can make great wine from other varieties, helped in Part by Climate change. For example, fine German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is now emerging from various regions, particularly Baden, Pfalz and even the tiny Ahr Valley.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HazelnutPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- BriochePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CheesePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- OrangePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- StrawPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’
The grapes have been picked and Argentina is able to file another successful harvest for 2022, to match the previous four years. However producers are reporting that 2022 was the most singular of recent vintages, with each region experiencing its own challenges. Mendoza ‘The 2021-2022 season reminds me of a good Hollywood movie,’ said Martín Kaiser, viticulturist at Doña Paula in Mendoza. ‘It certainly kept us entertained. Our hearts were in our mouths all the way through, but it had a great end ...
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 ...
Brazil’s Altos de Pinto Bandeira is named first DO exclusively for sparkling wines in the New World
Altos de Pinto Bandeira, located in Brazil’s southern Serra Gaúcha wine region, has been recognised as a DO for traditional method sparkling wines. The new DO, which is the first in the New World that’s exclusively for sparkling wines, was announced on 29 November 2022. The first wines labelled DO Altos de Pinto Bandeira will arrive in the market this year. The move follows 10 years of campaigning and research by the Pinto Bandeira Wine Producers Association (Asprovinho). It worked with bodies i ...