Chardonnay Flashcards
Chardonnay struggles to grow in warm climates True/False
False, Chardonnay can grow in almost any climate
Describe the Acidity, Body and primary Flavours of a cool climate Chardonnay
High Acid, Light - Medium Body, Green Fruits, Citrus Fruits and wet stones
Describe the Acidity, Body and Primary Flavours of a warm climate Chardonnnay
Medium Acid, Full Body, Stone Fruits and Tropical Fruits
What are some flavours that are present based on malolactic conversion
Dairy (butter, cream)
Does malolactic conversation soften or harden acids in wine
Soften
What winemaking process can add the flavours of bread and biscuit to a wine
Lees contact
What is the main region for Chardonnay in France
Burgundy
What is the PDO wine term for Burgundy Chardonnay
Bourgogne AOC
What is the grape used to produce Chablis?
Chardonnay
What are the two villages in the Cote d’Or that are famous for producing outstanding quality Chardonnays
Meursault AOC
Puligny Montrachet AOC
What is the name of the sub region in the South of Burgundy that produces Chardonnay
Maconnais
Name the village in Maconnais that produces simple, fruity, unoaked Chardonnay
Macon AOC
Name the village in Maconnais that produces higher-quality wines with concentrated stone and tropical fruit flavours
Pouilly Fuisse AOC
Describe the flavour and acid characteristics of Bougogne AOC Chardonnay
Apple and lemon flavours, high acid
Which direction do the vineyards face in Chablis that are labelled Premier Cru or Grand Cru
South/South East
Which Chardonnay growing area can be exposed to frost
Chablis
What is the most popular fermentation vessel in Chablis
Inert vessels
Describe the flavour and acid portfolio of a Chardonnay from Chablis
Apple, Lemon and Wet Stones
High Acid
Which offers a warmer climate for the Chardonnay grape? Chablis or Cote d’Or
Cote d’Or
Name the four California regions known for growing and producing Chardonnay
Carneros
Sonoma
Napa Valley
Santa Barbara County
Which California region produces Chardonnay wines that are similar to Cote de Beune
Santa Barbara County
What other US state aside from California is known for Chardonnay
Oregon
In Australia, what other grape is known to be blended with Chardonnay
Semillon
Name the three Chardonnay growing regions in Australia
Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley, Margaret River
What are the flavour profiles of a Chardonnay produced in Adelaide Hills
Ripe stone fruit and tropical fruit - this is the case for most Chardonnay throughout Australia
Name the two Chardonnay growing regions in New Zealand
Hawke’s Bay
Marlborough
Explain the difference between a Chardonnay from Marlborough and one from Hawke’s Bay
Marlborough is a cooler climate, producing wines that have ripe melon, peach and lemon characteristics. Hawke’s Bay is warmer resulting in more pronounced stone fruit flavours
Where is Chardonnay grown in Chile (2 Locations)
Casablanca Valley
Central Valley
Where is Chardonnay grown in South Africa
Walker Bay
