Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Olifants River
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Olifants River.
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
Western Cape region (South Africa) north of the Cape along the Olifants River, hot arid climate tempered by Atlantic breezes. Chenin Blanc is the signature white king: ample and fruity with yellow apple, pear, melon, honey and tropical touches, fresh acidity preserved by altitude (Citrusdal Mountain). Herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc and lively Colombard in coastal zones. Sun-drenched Shiraz and dense Cabernet Sauvignon in highland reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay