Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Valli di Porto Pino
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Valli di Porto Pino.
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.
Flagship appellation of Hérault (Thau basin between Sète and Agde, 1600 ha on Eocene limestone, windy, 6 km from the sea): Picpoul Blanc (exclusive) as the signature dry white — intense lime, green apple, grapefruit, white flower and a refined Mediterranean iodine-saline note, sharp and lively acidity — natural partner for Bouzigues mussels. Light perlant possible. Released from spring, drink fresh without ageing.