Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Coastal Region
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Coastal Region.
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 Western Cape
The wine region of Coastal Region is located in the region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine KWV or the Domaine KWV produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coastal Region are Pinotage, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coastal Region often reveals types of flavors of cherry, orange or mango and sometimes also flavors of guava, gooseberry or passion fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 42% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 36% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 34% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 33% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 30% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 28% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 24% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- LimePresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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