Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a semi-aromatic white grape variety originating from Burgundy and today widespread in many countries such as Italy, United States, Chile, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Israel and Argentina. Especially in Burgundy the Chardonnay has an early ripening which subjects the plant to spring frosts especially in the flat areas. A very versatile grape, Chardonnay lends itself to the production of fresh and young wines, as well as to products suitable for aging after a long phase of aging in barrique. Late harvesting often represents a problem due to the loss of acidity necessary to confer the conservation capacity for products falling within this category. In Italy, with 20.00 hectares dedicated to its production, Chardonnay is successfully produced in Piedmont, Trentino, Aosta Valley, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy where the acidity is more marked, while the diffusion in regions such as Apulia and Sicily is suitable for the production of wines with greater body and roundness. Therefore, there are many appellations that welcome Chardonnay such as South Tyrol, Castel del Monte, Trento, Trevenezie. The debate on the use of wood is still open, used both in the fermentation and aging phases, remaining a decisive choice in defining the style and recognisability of the producer. In particular, California has adopted this production style for Chardonnay, getting used to rich and dense wines, of great aromatic depth and very different from those produced in Burgundy. To understand the versatility of Chardonnay it would also be enough to compare the Chardonnay from the Chablis region with that produced in the more famous Burgundian area of the Côte de Beaune and in particular from the villages of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, or from more southern areas such as Mâconnais. Of particular interest is the New Zealand Chardonnay, with greater acidity, with an aromatic range including exotic fruit, floral scents and evident herbaceous tones. If we look at Chile, Chardonnay comes from the region of Casablanca, Leiden Valley and Lìmari Valley. In Chile, the quality of the Chardonnay produced depends enormously on the presence of the oceanic climate that influences the coastal regions: lemon peel, green apple and nuts combine with intense minerality, resulting from the ripening of grapes subject to the presence of cold current of Humboldt from the Pacific. This type of Chilean Chardonnay, notoriously not aged in cask, is suitable for sushi dishes, seafood, white meat dishes and risottos with vegetables. Straw yellow in color, Chardonnay gives wines with hints of tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple, which evolve into hints of dried fruit such as almond and hazelnut, expressing, especially following malolactic fermentation and aging in barrique, aromas of butter and vanilla. Ideal in combination with foie gras and soft cheeses.
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Does sparkling Chardonnay exist?
Chardonnay is the basic grape variety in the production of Champagne and Franciacorta, both considered sparkling wines obtained with the Metodo Classico, a process that involves a second fermentation in the bottle. A base wine to which carbon dioxide is added and which is then stored in the bottle under pressure is usually defined as 'artificial sparkling'.
What are the characteristics of the Chardonnay grape?
Chardonnay grapes have medium sized clusters with a pyramidal and compact shape. The berries are medium-sized and yellow in color tending to golden. It is a variety with high vigor and usually tends to preserve the acidity of the fruit both to facilitate the production of sparkling wines and to maintain a good aging capacity. It develops very well on hilly soils with calcareous soils and shows extreme sensitivity to spring frosts due to early budding.
What are the best Italian Chardonnays?
Italy is rich in great examples of white wines and among the best Chardonnays can be considered: those from regions such as Trentino, South Tyrol and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, united by a colder climate that allows the development of greater minerality and hints that recall an evident acidity such as green apple, lime and pleasant herbaceous notes. On the contrary, Chardonnay bred in the southern regions of the peninsula is aided in maturation by losing part of the acid charge and presenting a more consistent body and hints of yellow and tropical fruit.
Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy AOC 2022 Olivier Tricon
The white wine Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy by Olivier Tricon. The vines are located on the left bank of the Serein and benefit from the dry easterly winds, ensuring perfect and healthy growth on steep and shallow hilly terrain.
The wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes which are slowly squeezed and then vinified. After clarification, the wine rests in steel for 9 months.
Straw yellow in color, the wine is expressed with floral and fruity citrus aromas, with a final note of honey. The sip is fresh a...
View product pageSaint-Romain AOC 2022 Reine Pédauque
Reine Pédauque's Saint Romain comes from the appellation of the same name located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, next to the village of Meursault. This white wine is the result of traditional winemaking, with grapes pressed immediately upon arrival in the cellar and alcoholic fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks, followed by 10 months aging in oak barriques with regular batonnage to gain depth and complexity.
The terroir of marl and limestone gives the wine unique characteri...
View product pageSaint-Romain AOC 2022 Olivier Leflaive
Olivier Leflaive's Saint-Romain comes from the beautiful village that rises above the Côte de Beaune, with clay-limestone soils deeply rooted in the region's winemaking tradition. This special cuvée is the result of the union of selected lands such as En Poillange, La Perrière, Combe Bazin, en Chevrot and Sous le Château, where the manual harvest takes place when optimal maturity is reached.
Winemaking begins with an immediate and delicate pressing of the grapes as soon as they arrive in the cell...
View product pageRully AOC Chardonnay 2022 Domaine Roland Sounit
Domaine Roland Sounit's Chardonnay was born in Burgundy in the Côte Chalonnaise, from vineyards located west of the town of Chalon-sur-Saône and which are part of the Rully appellation. The Domaine Roland Sounit is part of the domaine of the Maison François Martenot.
The pure Chardonnay grapes are pressed and then vinified in oak barrels (20% new). The refinement always takes place in oak barrels and has a duration of 12 months.
Straw yellow in colour, the nose reveals aromas of orange blossom, li...
View product pageSüdtirol - Alto Adige DOC Chardonnay Sanct Valentin 2022 St. Michael Eppan
The Alto Adige Chardonnay Sanct Valentin of St. Michael Eppan was born in the best vineyards of the municipality of Appiano located in the heart of Trentino Alto Adige.
It is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes harvested between the end of September and the beginning of October. This Chardonnay belongs to the Sanct Valentin line and represents one of the most important wines of the cellar. The wine ferments and undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrique after which it ages in barrique ...
View product pageMarlborough Chardonnay GI 2022 Cloudy Bay
The Chardonnay of Cloudy Bay was born in vineyards born in vineyards located in the Marlborough region, a territory with a high wine vocation of the extraordinary panorama of the far north of New Zealand.
It is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes. After a soft pressing, the grapes ferment in barrique at controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages in barriques for about 12 months, before being bottled.
This Chardonnay is characterized by a straw yellow color with greenish reflections...
View product pagePouilly-Fuissé AOC 2022 Reine Pédauque
The Pouilly-Fuissé de La Reine Pédauque comes from the south of Maçonnais, from vineyards distributed along the slopes at the base of the mountains of Solutré and Vergisson, on a stony ground, with a good presence of clay and limestone.
The grapes are pressed upon arrival in the cellar and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The vinification process continues with an aging of 10-12 months in oak barrels in order to give greater depth and complexity to the final wine.
Pale straw yellow with golden ...
View product pageMeursault AOC 2022 Reine Pédauque
Côte de Beaune is the birthplace of this distinctive Meursault by La Reine Pédauque. Vineyards surround the picturesque village of Meursault, planted on limestone marl soils located at an altitude between 200 and 300 meters above sea level, with southeast exposure.
The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival in the cellar with pneumatic presses that ensure a very soft extraction of the must. The fermentation takes place in oak barrels, half new, followed by ageing for 16 months in oak barrels...
View product pageChablis 1er Cru AOC Vaillons 2022 Louis Moreau
Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons comes from the French wine region of Chablis, located north of Burgundy.
It is made up of 100% Chardonnay grapes, from vines planted on soils rich in limestone marl. The harvest is done manually, in order to transport the intact fruit to the cellar. With the same care for the variety expression, the vinification is carried out in steel only, with the constant presence of indigenous yeasts.
At sight it shows a golden yellow tint. The bouquet is floral with apple, lime a...
View product pageContessa Entellina DOC Chardonnay Chiarandà 2022 Donnafugata
Contessa Entellina Chardonnay Chiarandà by Donnafugata was born in the heart of south-western Sicily, on the Contessa Entellina estate.
It is obtained exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, harvested by hand in boxes with careful selection of the grapes in the second half of August. The must is transferred to steel where fermentation is started at a controlled temperature of 15-16 °C. This is followed by 5–6 months aging partly in oak barrels and tonneaux and partly in small concrete tanks; finally ...
View product pageRussian River Valley AVA Chardonnay Director's Cut 2022 Francis Ford Coppola
The Russian River Chardonnay of Francis Ford Coppola 's Director's Cut line is born in vineyards located in the Russian River Valley, the famous wine region of California.
It is produced entirely with Chardonnay grapes, harvested and selected only by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages for 8 months in partially new French oak barrels, before being bottled.
This Chardonnay is characterized by a bright golden yellow color. The...
View product pageTorgiano DOC Chardonnay Aurente 2022 Lungarotti
Lungarotti's Chardonnay Aurente was born in vineyards located in Torgiano, in the heart of Umbria.
It is produced with 90% Chardonnay grapes and 10% Grechetto grapes, harvested between the end of August and the beginning of September. Fermentation takes place in barriques for 6 months, in contact with the lees. Subsequently the wine ages in the bottle for approximately 8 months.
Aurente is characterized by a straw yellow color, with intense golden reflections. The nose opens with a large and compl...
View product pageMeursault AOC 2022 Louis Jadot
Louis Jadot's Meursault, coming from the heart of the Côte de Beaune, is known for the predominance and quality of its white wines. The vineyards, spread over gentle slopes between 230 and 360 meters above sea level, benefit from an optimal south-east exposure which maximizes solar exposure. The calcareous soil with white marl is ideal for the cultivation of Chardonnay, the only variety used for this wine.
The grapes are harvested by hand and delicately pressed, then fermented in oak barriques, o...
View product pageToscana Bianco IGT Cabreo La Pietra 2022 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari
Cabreo La Pietra comes from the vineyards of the Tenute del Cabreo, within the municipality of Greve in Chianti. Originally created in 1983, it is the result of a fermentation and ageing process in wood, which characterize it as the Tuscan interpretation of a highly successful type of international white wine.
Produced with Chardonnay grapes, it was born following the grape harvest in mid-September, followed by a soft pressing. After cold decanting for 24 hours, the alcoholic fermentation phase b...
View product pageBourgogne AOP Chardonnay 2022 Domaine Jacques Prieur
Domaine Jacques Prieur's Bourgogne Chardonnay, from the renowned Burgundy region in France, represents an excellent example of a white wine from this appellation.
The vinification of this Chardonnay follows traditional methods, enhancing the varietal characteristics of the grape. After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for 15 months in oak barrels, allowing a perfect balance between fruity flavors and woody notes. This process gives the wine a complex structure and remarkabl...
View product pageSüdtirol - Alto Adige Riserva DOC Chardonnay Castel Ringberg 2022 Elena Walch
Alto Adige Riserva Chardonnay was born in Elena Walch's Castel Ringberg vineyard, located in the municipality of Termeno on the Wine Route, in the province of Bolzano.
It is produced only with Chardonnay grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. After a soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation takes place in French Allier oak barrels. Subsequently the wine ages on its lees for 10 months, before being marketed.
Elena Walch's Chardonnay Riserva is characterized by an intense golden yellow co...
View product pageBourgogne AOC Cuvée des Forgets 2022 Patrick Javillier
It is the white berry summary of a fascinating territory like that of Meursault and of an identity signature like that of Patrick Javillier.
It is made from Chardonnay grapes grown with great respect for the vineyard and the land, but also for the expressive capacity of the white berry variety that has made Burgundy famous throughout the world. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels. Stop inside the same containers for 10 months.
Its scent animates that straw yellow aspect of beautiful consistenc...
View product pageChablis AOC 1er Cru Vaulorent 2022 Patrick Piuze
Patrick Piuze's Chablis Vaulorent is produced from one of the most northern vineyards in Chablis. This particular location, with calcareous soils, is part of the microclimate of Vaulorent, subclimate of the Premier Cru Fourchaume. Although it shares the hill with the Grand Crus, it is not classified as such because it is located outside the municipality of Chablis.
The harvest is carried out manually for the last harvest of the season, with vinification in temperature-controlled steel tanks. Ferm...
View product pageSicilia Menfi DOC Chardonnay Didacus 2022 Planeta
Planeta is one of the most famous brands of Sicilian wine, which has always pursued the path of quality and valorisation of the region's excellence. The winery owns estates in various areas of the island: Capo Milazzo, Etna, Vittoria, Noto and Menfi. Chardonnay Didacus was born within the Tenuta di Menfi, created in the mid-80s around a traditional 16th century farmhouse. It is a wine dedicated to the founder of the Diego Planeta winery and represents one of the flagship labels of the range. The...
View product pageChassagne-Montrachet AOC 2022 Joseph Drouhin
Joseph Drouhin's Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc is a white wine produced in the renowned Côte de Beaune region, a few kilometers from Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, thus constituting the prestigious Côte des Blancs. This wine is made exclusively with Chardonnay grapes grown on complex soils, composed of calcareous marl, yellow or red clay and calcareous gravel; on light soils, gently sloping and well exposed.
The winemaking follows traditional and careful methods. The grapes are harvested manually...
View product pageMeursault AOC 1er Cru Perrières 2022 Domaine Jacques Prieur
This white wine from Domaine Jacques Prieur was born in a 0.28 hectare vineyard within the Meursault appellation, a territory particularly suited to the production of Chardonnay-based wines.
It is made entirely of Chardonnay grapes, which are pressed in whole bunches. The must rests for 36 hours at a controlled temperature, before being fermented in oak barrels, where the wine subsequently remains to refine for 21 months.
Straw yellow with golden reflections. On the nose it offers complex hints of...
View product pageCorton-Charlemagne AOC Grand Cru 2022 Domaine Jacques Prieur
The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru by Domaine Jacques Prieur is a white wine produced 100% with Chardonnay grapes, grown on a plot of 0.22 hectares located on the hill of the Grands Crus of Corton, with east orientation and very calcareous soils which give an intense mineral quality to the wine.
The winemaking involves the manual harvesting of the grapes in small crates, pneumatic pressing, cold decantation of the must for 36 hours in controlled temperature conditions, alcoholic fermentation and ma...
View product pagePuligny-Montrachet AOC 1er Cru Les Folatiéres 2022 Olivier Leflaive
Olivier Leflaive's Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières originates from the largest terroir of the Village, characterized by an east-facing position and an abundance of sun which favors an early ripening of the grapes. The soil, rich in limestone and clay, together with a poorly developed subsoil in depth, allow Chardonnay to express a unique combination of power and elegance.
The harvest takes place exclusively by hand. Winemaking begins with the immediate and delicate pressing of the whole...
View product pageTerre Siciliane IGT Chardonnay La Stanza del Re 2022 Cantine Fina
This Chardonnay by Fina is the result of an international grape that expresses itself in a completely unique way under the influence of the Sicilian territory in which it is born.
It is obtained exclusively from grapes of the Chardonnay variety, which are harvested by hand in August. The fermentation takes place in barriques and so does the ageing, which lasts for 6 months on the yeast lees. Maturation is completed in the bottle, where the wine rests for another 6 months before being marketed.
Win...
View product pageBourgogne Côte-d'Or AOC Clos du Moulin 2022 Michel Bouzereau et Fils
The Bourgogne Côte d'Or Clos du Moulin by Michel Bouzereau & Fils is a Chardonnay from a one-hectare clos located in the village of Meursault, at the foot of the renowned climats Les Chevalières and Les Petits Charrons. The vines, with an average age of about forty years, surround an ancient mill and are cultivated according to biodynamic principles on a terroir at the start of the hillside that gives the wine remarkable complexity and aromatic depth.
The winemaking process involves slow pressing...
View product pageBourgogne AOC Les Saint Jacques 2022 Albert Sounit
Les Saint-Jacques from Domaine Albert Sounit was born north of Rully from organically grown vineyards. The name refers to the ancient pilgrims' route which from Langres, through Beaune, Chagny and Rully led to Santiago de Compostela, crossing these vineyards.
The wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, which are vinified in French oak barrels (18% new) with indigenous yeasts, where it subsequently ages for 10 months. Before bottling the wine rests for 2 months in steel tanks and is bottl...
View product pageSavigny-Lès-Beaune AOC Les Goudelettes 2022 Le Puy de L'Ours
The Savigny-lès-Beaune Blanc Les Goudelettes from Puy de l'Ours is a fine white wine produced in the renowned Burgundy region, in the Côte de Beaune. The organic vineyard is cultivated on clayey-limestone soils with white marl, this Chardonnay expresses the essence of its terroir.
The harvest of the grapes takes place manually. Much attention is paid to carrying out sustainable agricultural practices and a minimalist approach to winemaking, with meticulous attention also paid to maintaining the n...
View product pageCôte de Beaune AOC Les Monsnières 2022 Le Puy de L'Ours
The Côte de Beaune Blanc Les Monsnières from Puy de l'Ours is a distinct example of Chardonnay from the famous Burgundy region, specifically from the Côte de Beaune. Located at the top of the slopes of Beaune, the vineyard benefits from a rocky and clay-limestone soil, which contributes to the phonation of its expressive profile.
The winemaking follows a rigorous organic approach, with whole bunch pressing followed by a 48-hour cold decantation, which allows the freshness and purity of the fruit ...
View product pageAuxey-Duresses AOC 2022 Olivier Leflaive
Olivier Leflaive's Auxey-Duresses comes from the vineyards closest to Meursault, such as Macabrée, Hautés, Boutonniers, Vireux, Closeaux and La Canée, planted on clay and limestone soils, witnesses of a rich wine heritage.
With vineyards of an average age of 31 years, the harvest is carried out entirely by hand, and then proceeds with a vinification which involves immediate and delicate pressing of the grapes, half of crushed grapes and half of whole grapes. The maturation takes place entirely in...
View product pageMâcon-Villages AOC 2022 Joseph Drouhin
Joseph Drouhin's Mâcon-Villages is a white wine produced in the southern Burgundy region, near Pouilly-Fuissé. Made exclusively with Chardonnay grapes grown on clay-limestone soils of Jurassic origin. The variety of the vineyard allows for the production of wines with different nuances, while always maintaining a high quality thanks to the care in selecting the grapes.
The winemaking involves the purchase of grapes and musts from partner producers, respecting strict quality protocols. After pneum...
View product pageMâcon-Lugny AOC Les Crays 2022 Joseph Drouhin
Les Crays by Joseph Drouhin is a white wine produced in the Mâcon-Lugny region in southern Burgundy. Coming from the "Les Crays" site, located in Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé at 300 meters above sea level, this Chardonnay benefits from a westerly exposure that preserves the freshness of the grapes in a warmer area than other parts of Burgundy. The soil is composed of clay and limestone from the Jurassic period.
The vinification takes place through the purchase of grapes and musts from partner producer...
View product pageSaint-Véran AOC 2022 Joseph Drouhin
Joseph Drouhin's Saint-Véran is a white wine produced in the southern part of Burgundy, bordering Beaujolais. It is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in several locations including Chânes, Chasselas, Davayé, Leynes, Prissé, Saint-Amour-Bellevue, Saint-Vérand and Solutré-Pouilly, on a unique terroir of Jurassic limestone.
The winemaking process involves the purchase of grapes and musts from partner producers, respecting strict quality protocols. The grapes are pressed with a pneumatic press, with ...
View product pageChablis AOC 2022 Joseph Drouhin
Joseph Drouhin's Chablis is a white wine produced in the northernmost region of Burgundy. This Chardonnay best expresses the characteristics of the calcareous soil, rich in small marine fossils, which gives Chablis wines a unique freshness and minerality. In the 1960s, Robert Drouhin was among the first to recognize the potential of this terroir, helping to revitalize an abandoned vineyard and enhance the typical wines of this region.
The grapes used come partly from the Drouhin family's estates ...
View product pageMeursault AOC 2022 Louis Jadot
Louis Jadot's Meursault, coming from the heart of the Côte de Beaune, is known for the predominance and quality of its white wines. The vineyards, spread over gentle slopes between 230 and 360 meters above sea level, benefit from an optimal south-east exposure which maximizes solar exposure. The calcareous soil with white marl is ideal for the cultivation of Chardonnay, the only variety used for this wine.
The grapes are harvested by hand and delicately pressed, then fermented in oak barriques, o...
View product pageMarsannay AOC Source des Roches 2022 Domaine Bruno Clair
Marsannay Source des Roches from Domaine Bruno Clair is a refined white wine that embodies the quintessence of Burgundy through its exclusive use of Chardonnay grapes. The particular composition of the clay-limestone soil and the favorable south-east exposure of the vineyard contribute significantly to the quality and distinctive character of this wine.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel for a period of 2-3 weeks, a technique that preserves the freshness and primary aromas of the fruit. ...
View product pageChassagne-Montrachet AOC 1er Cru Les Chaumées 2022 Bruno Colin
Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Chaumées is a high-quality white wine produced by Domaine Bruno Colin, located in the famous Burgundy region of France. Made exclusively with Chardonnay grapes, it comes from a 0.42 hectare parcel near Saint-Aubin. The clay-limestone soil, combined with organic cultivation, which includes mechanical processing, favors the production of wines with great territorial expression.
The winemaking process begins with a manual harvest and a careful selection of the gr...
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