Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Gelderland
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Gelderland.
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.
Wine province of eastern Netherlands (Betuwe, Achterhoek), gentle slopes and sandy soils to fluvial clays. Temperate oceanic climate, favourable microclimates along the Rhine. Signature resistant hybrid varieties. Signature fresh and structured whites with green apple, citrus, white flowers, fresh herbs and a mineral touch — lively Solaris, floral Johanniter, aromatic Souvignier Gris.