Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Vaud
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Vaud.
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 Vaud
Vaud is Switzerland's second-largest wine region, located in the French-speaking southwest. The region - which is also one of 26 cantons in the country - is best known for its crisp, white Fendant wines (the national name for the Chasselas variety) and its stunning lakeside landscapes. Both of these reach their zenith in the grand crus of Lavaux/dezaley">Dezaley and Calamin. These famous Lavaux Vineyard terraces, which rise steeply up above Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), are considered of such importance that they are now enjoy protected status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chardonnay