Chardonnay Flashcards
What is the acidity of Chardonnay?
Medium to High Acidity
What is the flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a cool climate?
Citrus - Lemon
Tree fruit - Green Apple and Pear
What is the flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a moderate climate?
Stone fruit - Peach
What is the flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a warm climate?
Citrus - Grapefruit
Tropical - Mango, Pineapple
Oak - Buttery, Vanilla
Hazelnut
Name the countries and regions where Chardonnay is grown and the characteristics of that region’s wine?
Chablis - un-oaked Mineral
Bourgogne - oaked Vanilla, Cedar
New World - Tropical - Mango, Pineapple Australia Victoria - Yarra Valley NZ - Marlborough California - Sonoma and Los Carneros Chile - Casablanca Valley South Africa - Walker Bay
What is the body of Chardonnay?
Light to Full-bodied
What are the key characteristics of Chardonnay?
Fruity to Buttery
What is the primary flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a cool climate?
Citrus - Lemon
Tree fruit - Green Apple and Pear
What is the primary flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a moderate climate?
Stone fruit - Peach
What is the primary flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a warm climate?
Citrus - Grapefruit
Tropical - Mango, Pineapple
What is the secondary flavour profile of Chardonnay grown in a warm climate?
Oak - Buttery, Vanilla
Hazelnut