Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Stavropol
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Stavropol.
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.
Russian region of the North Caucasus (Stavropol Krai), ~13% of national production, harsh continental climate requiring winter burial of vines, 180-190 frost-free days. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as signature international reds: firm Cabernet (blackcurrant, cedar, herbs) and supple Merlot (plum, cherry). Airy Pinot Noir as complement. Fresh Chardonnay, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc and taut Riesling in whites.