Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Lower Galilee
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Lower Galilee.
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.
Israeli sub-region within Galilee, vineyards on rocky reliefs >450 m on terra rossa and limestone, Mediterranean climate tempered by altitude (warm days, cool nights). Cabernet Sauvignon flagship red: structured and sun-drenched with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, eucalyptus and herbal touch, firm tannins and preserved acidity. Spicy Syrah, supple Merlot, dense Carignan and Mourvèdre complement. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc in whites.