Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Saale-Unstrut

Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Saale-Unstrut.

More informations about the variety Chardonnay

Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.

More informations about the region of Saale-Unstrut

Germany's northernmost region (Saxony-Anhalt), ~650 ha. Nordic whites that are dry, lively and mineral with signature notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers, fresh herbs and a crisp finish — a direct, thirst-quenching style. Dominant Muller-Thurgau (~22%) light and floral, Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) round and precise, herbaceous Silvaner and taut Riesling. Early grapes suited to the harsh continental climate.

What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?