{"id":5550,"date":"2020-05-19T09:33:01","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T08:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=5550"},"modified":"2020-07-22T14:47:42","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T13:47:42","slug":"grape-variety-chardonnay-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/grape-variety-chardonnay-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"LE GUIDE DU CHARDONNAY | Everything you need to know about this grape variety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Comptoir des Mill\u00e9simes, your online wine shop from rare wines and vintage grands crus<\/a>. Our guide to the famous Chardonnay grape variety<\/strong>. All you need to know about Chardonnay<\/strong> will be present. Enjoy your reading.<\/p>\n

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What is Chardonnay?<\/h2>\n

Visit Chardonnay<\/strong> is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. In America, Chardonnay is found in Argentina, Chile, Canada and California. Vines are also found in Germany, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand. In all these countries, Chardonnay has adapted to very different terroirs and climates.
\nNoble, complex and endowed with interesting aromatic power, it delights winemakers, sommeliers and connoisseurs alike thanks to its suitability with many dishes from around the world.<\/p>\n

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ITS ORIGINS<\/h3>\n

Like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay probably comes from Burgundy, and more precisely from the M\u00e2connais vineyards. It belongs to the Noirien family. It has been shown to be the result of a cross between Pinot and Gouais (a white grape variety with white juice).<\/p>\n

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IN THE VINEYARD<\/h3>\n

Chardonnay is a relatively early grape variety. Like its father Pinot Noir, it fears spring frosts. It also fears soils that are too fertile, leading to excessive vegetation and the appearance of grey rot. This is why it prefers limestone or marl soils, which are not very fertile.
\nThe variety is sensitive to oidium and flavescence dor\u00e9e, and can be subject to run-off and millerandage in dry periods.<\/p>\n

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CHARDONNAY AROMAS<\/h3>\n

Visit Chardonnay<\/strong> is endowed with enormous potential, allowing full expression of the winemaker and the climate where he is located.
\nIn cold climates, Chardonnay tends to produce dry, fresh wines with citrus and apple notes.
\nIn warmer climates, wines will be richer, with a more exotic aromatic palette.
\nFinally, in temperate climates, Chardonnay expresses white fruit and floral notes.
\nA period in oak barrels can give the wine toasty, toasted or spicy notes such as vanilla. It will also give depth to the wine, enabling it to strike a better balance with the acidity of the wine, and therefore greater ageing potential.<\/p>\n

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CHARDONNAY IN FRANCE<\/h3>\n

In France, Chardonnay is the fifth most planted grape variety<\/strong> with 50,600 hectares of vines.<\/p>\n