Wines made from Charmont grapes of Ontario
Discover the best wines made with Charmont as a single variety or as a blend of Ontario.
More informations about the variety Charmont
Aromatic, structured dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and preserved acidity of refined white flowers (acacia, hawthorn), yellow fruits (peach, pear), citrus and mineral notes. An elegant profile between chasselas and chardonnay. Grown in French-speaking Switzerland for modern cuvées and identity blends. Swiss grape created in 1965 at Pully by André Jaquinet (chasselas × chardonnay).
More informations about the region of Ontario
World reference for Canadian Icewine: exceptional sweet wines from grapes frozen on the vine, golden colour, signature notes of candied apricot, mango, honey, citrus and exotic fruits, opulent sugar balanced by taut acidity (Vidal for fruit, Riesling for finesse). Cool-climate still wines: mineral, lively Riesling, precise Chardonnay, fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), peppery Cabernet Franc. ~5,500 ha on the Niagara Peninsula between Lake Ontario and the escarpment, VQA.
What are the typical flavors of the Charmont grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Charmont