Chardonnay Flashcards
Chardonnay acidity
Medium to high acidity
Chardonnay body
Light to full
Chardonnay: aromatic or neutral grape
Neutral
Chardonnay primary aromas/flavors
Ripeness range of apple, pear, lemon, peach, melon, banana and pineapple
Chardonnay: oaked or unoaked
Both
Chardonnay tertiary aromas/flavors
Hazelnut
Mushroom
Chardonnay: single varietal or blended
Single varietal
Blended for sparkling wines
Chardonnay production areas in USA
California Sonoma Los Carneros Napa Valley Santa Barbara County Oregon
Chardonnay production areas in France
South of France (PGI)
France (PDOs): Bourgogne/Burgundy, Chablis, Puligny (pooh-knee)-Montrachet, Meursault (mare-so), Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuissé (poo-wee foo-say)
Chardonnay production areas in Australia
South Eastern Australia
Yarra Valley
Adelaide Hills
Margaret River
Chardonnay production areas in New Zealand
Marlborough
Hawke’s Bay
Chardonnay production areas in South Africa
Western Cape
Walker Bay
Chardonnay production areas in Chile
Central Valley
Casablanca Valley
Chardonnay-producing countries
France USA Chile South Africa Australia New Zealand
Chardonnay climate
Cool
Moderate
Warm