Chardonnay Flashcards
Name the notable growing Regions for Chardonnay
Burgundy, France South of France California Oregon South Eastern Australia Adelaide Hills, Australia Yarra Valley, Australia Margaret - Western Australia Marlborough, NZ Hawke's Bay, NZ Casablanca Valley, Chile Western Cape Walker Bay, South Africa
Name four notable regions within Burgundy for growing Chardonnay
Bourgogne AOC
Chablis AOC
Cote d’Or
Maconnais
Name two famous villages for Chardonnay within Cote d’Or
Meursault AOC
Puligny- Montrachet AOC
Name two notable villages for Chardonnay in Maconnais
Macon AOC
Pouilly-Fuissse AOC
Describe the growing conditions and climate for Chablis
cool climate
best vineyards on hillsides facing south/south-east which increases sun exposure
frost is a key concern
Describe a Chablis AOC
high acidity
apple, lemon, wet stones
fermentation in inert vessels
Describe the climate for Cote d’Or
moderate
Describe a typical Cote d’Or Chardonnay
ripe fruit (peach, melon)
complexity and body from maturation and fermentation in oak
sometimes aging with lees
Describe the tertiary flavours from premier cru and grand cru Cote d’Or Chardonnays
hazelnut, mushrooms
age for decades
Describe a Maconnais Chardonnay
fruity unoaked lemon, peach, melon higher quality producing stone-fruit/Tropical often fermented or matured in oak
Describe the climate in South of France
close to Mediterranean
warm climate
Describe a South of France Chardonnay
ripe fruit
peach, pineapple, banana
barrel fermentation or maturation
oak chips or staves for high volume brands
Describe a Central Valley CA growing conditions and climate
no sea influence
warm, dry
irrigation to help with high yields
no GI
Describe a Central Valley CA Chardonnay
peach/pineapple
medium acidity
medium body
oak flavours from chips or staves
Describe the climate of Carneros
cooled by morning fog from San Pablo Bay
moderate climate
Describe the climate of Sonoma, CA
moderate
cooled by Pacific sea breezes
Describe a typical Carneros or Sonoma Chardonnay
well balanced
high acidity
complex fruit flavours
Describe the climate for Napa Valley
warm and sunny
Describe a Napa Valley Chardonnay
full body
tropical-fruit
vanilla and spice from new oak
Describe the climate for Santa Barbara County
cooling breezes funneled by lateral valleys
Describe a Santa Barbara County Chardonnay
similar to Cote de Beaune
tropical fruit flavours
high alcohol
more pronounced flavours from new oak
Describe an Oregon Chardonnay
high acidity
broad range of flavours
citrus fruit (lemon) to tropical notes(melon)
small production
Name the four notable growing regions for California Chardonnay
Carneros, CA
Sonoma, CA
Napa Valley
Santa Barbara County, CA
Name the four notable growing regions for Australian Chardonnay
South Eastern Australia
Adelaide Hills
Yarra Valley
Margaret River
Describe the South Eastern Australia growing conditions and climate
can be grapes grown anywhere
warm irrigated inland vineyards
What grape variety is Chardonnay often blended with in Australia
Semillon
Describe the climate of Adelaide Hills
cooled by high altitude
Describe the growing conditions and climate of Yarra Valley
cooled by ocean currents from south
longer growing season
moderating influences
Describe an Adelaide Hill or Yarra Valley Chardonnay
ripe stone fruit (peach)
sometimes tropical fruit (pineapple, banana)
medium to high acidity
balanced oak flavours
Describe the growing conditions and climate of the Margaret River
warm climate
cooling sea breezes
elongated growing season
Describe a Margaret River Chardonnay
medium to full in body
ripe stone fruit (peach)
tropical fruit (pineapple)
Describe the growing conditions and climate of Marlborough
cool to moderate region
prominent ocean influences (Sea breezes and rainfall)
Describe a Marlborough Chardonnay
ripe lemon, peach and melon
high acidity
subtle flavours from oak
Describe Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay
full body
high acidity
pronounced stone fruits
Describe the growing conditions and climate in Casablanca Valley
sea breezes and morning fogs from Pacific Ocean
cooling influences elongate growing season
Describe a Casablanca Chardonnay
refreshing
citrus (lemon)
stone-fruit (peach)
vary levels of oak influence
Describe a Central Valley’s Chardonnay range
inexpensive, high volume brands in warmer climate
outstanding moderated by altitude
List notable growing regions for Chardonnay in South Africa
Western Cape
Walker Bay
Describe the growing conditions and climate of Walker Bay
coolest in South Africa
strong sea breezes from the south
Describe a Walker Bay Chardonnay
very good quality high acidity rope stone fruit (peach) tropical fruit (pineapple) oak flavours
