Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Breede River Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Breede River Valley.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
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.
More informations about the region of Western Cape
Largest wine valley of the Western Cape in South Africa (~40% of the country's vines), three districts: Worcester, Robertson, Breedekloof. Chenin Blanc flagship white: ample and fruity with signature notes of white apple, pear, peach, honey and mineral touch, round and long palate — supple, from dry to off-dry. Fresh Colombard, lively Sauvignon, ample Chardonnay. Sun-soaked Shiraz reds (blackberry, pepper), firm Cabernet, fruity Pinotage.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay