Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Japan
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Japan.
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 wines of Japan
Japan is famous for its sake, a rice wine, but Grape wine has been made in Japan for hundreds of years or more. Beer and whisky have also gained a place in the consciousness of modern Japanese, and have even become important contributors to the national economy. Winemaking has a Long history in Japan, and there are several stories surrounding its origins. The most common is that in 718 AD, a Buddhist monk named Gyoki planted the first vineyards at Daizenji Temple, near Katsunuma (southwest of Tokyo).
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 31% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 30% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 11% of Chardonnay