Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Bekaa Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Bekaa Valley.
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 region of Bekaa Valley
The Bekaa Valley is the heartland of modern Lebanese wine. Almost 90 percent of Lebanon's wine is made here, as is a respectable proportion of its Arak, the anise-flavored spirit that remains the nation's favorite alcoholic drink. The original Bekaa Valley Vineyards were planted with Cinsaut, which was subsequently joined by other French vine varieties. Most of these remain in Lebanon’s vinicultural makeup today: red Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and white Ugni Blanc, Clairette and Chardonnay.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 21% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- GrapefruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchases Central Otago winery Akarua
The deal includes 34.5ha under vine in the heart of the mountainous Bannockburn sub-region. It is mainly planted with Pinot Noir, but there are pockets of Chardonnay and Riesling too. Sir Clifford Skeggs, a Kiwi businesmman, and Lady Marie Skeggs purchased the land for Akarua in 1995, and planting began the following year. The first wines were bottled from the 1999 vintage. Akarua is now firmly established as one of the largest family-owned operations in Central Otago, and its 100% estate-grown ...
Greatest vineyards: Decanter names 12 ‘to rule them all’
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