White wine

Chardonnay

Versatile like a chameleon and an international superstar: fruity aromas of pear, honeydew melon and exotic fruits dominate in the glass, the additional ageing in barrique gives a finish of almond and vanilla.

Colour

Type

Wine Style

Price

Aromatic

Grape

Character

CLASSY

Terra Vita Vinum

Bulles de schiste - Pet Nat 2021

Fresh & Juicy

Fruity

Mineral

Animating

21,50 €

28,67 €/L

Chardonnay: a true chameleon that produces multifaceted wines

Originally, Chardonnay is a natural cross between Heunisch and Pinot and grows in almost any climate and soil. From Burgundy in France, the grape variety has conquered the world and now grows in almost every country where wine is produced.

Equally versatile and versatile is the development in the cellar, from simple table wines to heavy, complex top qualities, everything is possible. Maturation in barriques has become almost obligatory, resulting in further aromas ranging from lightly roasted hazelnuts or almonds to vanilla and other smoky notes.

In Burgundy or Chablis, it delivers the best results on chalky or chalky soils, which have an excellent reputation worldwide. In Champagne, it is part of classic cuvées and serves as a single-varietal base for Blanc de Blancs.

Woher stammt Chardonnay eigentlich?

The exact origin of Chardonnay is unclear, but most experts agree that the grape variety comes from Burgundy in France. Chardonnay has been known in France since the Middle Ages and was introduced to other countries such as the USA, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in the 20th century.

Und wo wird er angebaut?

Chardonnay is cultivated in many wine regions around the world. In France, Burgundy is the best-known region for growing Chardonnay, but the grape variety is also cultivated in Champagne, the Loire Valley and the southern Rhône. In Italy, Chardonnay is mainly found in Lombardy, Friuli and Tuscany, while overseas Chardonnay is grown in the USA, particularly in California, as well as in Australia, New Zealand and Chile.

Auf welchen Böden und Klima wächst Chardonnay besonders gut?

Chardonnay wächst am besten in gemäßigten Klimazonen mit ausreichend Sonnenschein, aber auch mit kühlen Nächten, um die Säure im Wein zu erhalten. Die Rebsorte bevorzugt Kalkstein oder Lehm. Im Burgund wird Chardonnay auf kalkhaltigen Böden angebaut, während in Kalifornien und Australien tonhaltige Böden bevorzugt werden.

Wie schmeckt Chardonnay und welche Speisen passen dazu?

Chardonnay ist unglaublich wandlungsfähig: sein Geschmack, hängt stark von der Region, in der er angebaut wurde, und der Herstellungsmethode des Weins ab. Der Wein kann eine Vielzahl von Aromen und Geschmacksnoten aufweisen, darunter Zitrusfrüchte, Äpfel, Pfirsiche, Honig, Butter und Vanille. Einige Chardonnays können auch mineralische Noten aufweisen. Die Geschmacksrichtungen reichen von trocken bis hin zu vollmundig und cremig.

Chardonnay eignet sich gut als Begleiter für eine Vielzahl von Gerichten, insbesondere für Gerichte mit fettigen Fischsorten wie Lachs und Thunfisch. Auch zu Hähnchen und Schweinefleischgerichten passt Chardonnay gut. Die kräftigeren, vollmundigeren Chardonnays eignen sich auch gut als Begleiter für Gerichte mit einer cremigen Sauce oder einer herzhaften Suppe.

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Chardonnay

Chardonnay dominates the international wine world as the most cultivated noble grape variety of white wines and is as versatile as a chameleon. Typical aromas are pear, green apple and honeydew melon, but also exotic fruits. Further ageing in barriques gives the Chardonnay the well-known finish with hazelnuts, almonds to vanilla.

Originally, the Chardonnay is a natural cross between Heunisch and Pinot and grows in almost every climate and soil. From Burgundy in France, the grape variety has conquered the world and now grows in almost every country where wine is produced. The development in the cellar is just as versatile and versatile, from simple table wines to heavy, complex top qualities, everything is possible. Maturation in barriques has become almost obligatory, resulting in further aromas ranging from lightly roasted hazelnuts or almonds to vanilla and other smoky notes. In Burgundy or Chablis, it delivers the best results on chalky or chalky soils, which have an excellent reputation worldwide. In Champagne, it is a component of classic cuvées and serves as a single-varietal basis for Blanc de Blancs.