Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Jerusalem
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Jerusalem.
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 Judean Hills
Judean Hills around Jerusalem, Israel's most dynamic region (~27% of vineyards). Mediterranean climate cooled by breezes, terra rossa over limestone. Signature reds: deep Cabernet Sauvignon (cassis, blackberry, cedar, maquis herbs), supple Merlot (plum, cocoa), peppery Syrah, airy Pinot Noir. Whites: chiselled Chardonnay (citrus, flowers, hazelnut butter), zippy Sauvignon, ample Sémillon.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- SmokePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay