Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Canterbury
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Canterbury.
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 South Island
The wine region of Canterbury is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bell Hill or the Domaine Pyramid Valley Vineyards produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Canterbury are Pinot noir, Riesling and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Canterbury often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lemon zest or lime and sometimes also flavors of apricot, ginger or lemon.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay