Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Gloucestershire
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Gloucestershire.
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 England
English wine region in the south-west (Cotswolds), ~170 vineyards including Three Choirs (England's oldest, 1973), cool temperate climate. Signature traditional-method sparkling wines on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier: fine and taut with apple, citrus, brioche and chalky hints. Bacchus aromatic still white with elderflower, citrus and herb notes ("English Sauvignon"). Seyval Blanc hybrid and Germanic Schönburger as complements.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay