Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Negev
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Negev.
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 Negev
Southern Israeli desert, among the hottest and driest vineyards in the world (>300 days of sun). Vines at altitude (up to 900 m), cool nights compensating. Syrah is the signature red king: dense with blackberry, black cherry, pepper, bacon, garrigue, firm tannins — fruit-forward typical. Cabernet (blackcurrant, eucalyptus), supple Merlot.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay