Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Lebanon.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
More informations about the wines of Lebanon
Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country with an ancient wine culture that has experienced a renaissance in recent decades. In 2011, about six million bottles of Lebanese wine were produced from 2000 hectares (5000 acres) of Vineyards. Modern Lebanese viticulture has moved inland from the ancient Phoenician port cities to the fertile Bekaa Valley. There are also a handful of vineyards near Jezzine, a few kilometres from the Southern end of the Bekaa, just inland from Sidon.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 24% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 23% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 21% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 5% of Chardonnay
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