Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of South Africa - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 98% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 98% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 98% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 98% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 95% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 93% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 81% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 80% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 70% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 30% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 24% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 18% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
- LimePresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 15% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 14% of Chardonnay