Chardonnay Flashcards
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis
Visual:?
• Visual: Pale Straw/Straw with Hints of Green, Moderate Concentration
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis
Aromas/Flavors:?
• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Intensity
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis
Fruit:?
o Fruit: Tart to Just Ripe Tree Fruit (Green Apple, Yellow Apple, Green Pear), Citrus (Lemon)
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis
Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): ?
o Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): Flint, Burnt Match, Slight Cabbage
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis
Oxidative Notes (if neutral barrels are employed): ?
o Oxidative Notes (if neutral barrels are employed): Hazelnut, Almond, Cheese Rind
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis
Floral:?
o Floral: Faint White Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Hawthorne, Acacia
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis
Earth:?
o Earth: High Minerality, Stony, Chalk, Saline/Seaspray, Oyster Shell, Button Mushroom
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis
Oak:?
o Oak: None or Neutral Barrel
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis
Structure:?
• Structure: Bone Dry to Dry, Moderate to Moderate Plus Body, Moderate Plus to High Acidity, Moderate to Moderate Plus Alcohol
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
Visual:?
• Visual: Straw to Yellow/Pale Gold, Moderate to Moderate Plus Concentration
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
Aromas/Flavors:?
• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
Fruit: ?
o Fruit: Tree Fruits (Green/Yellow Apple, Pear, Quince), Citrus (Lemon), Melon, Stone Fruit (White Peach, Yellow Cherry)
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
o Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): ?
o Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): Flint, Burnt Match, Slight Cabbage
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
o Oxidative Notes: ?
o Oxidative Notes: Almond, Hazelnut, Cheese Rind
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
Malolactic Notes: ?
o Malolactic Notes: Slight Butter, Crème Fraiche/Sour Cream
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
Floral:?
o Floral: White Flowers, Acacia, Hawthorne, Honeysuckle, Apple Blossoms
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
Other:?
o Other: Slight Spice, Slight Savory Herbs
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
Earth:?
o Earth: Moderate to High Minerality, Limestone, Button Mushroom
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
Oak:?
o Oak: Low to High Use of New French Oak, Toffee, Salted Caramel, Butterscotch, Sweet Baking Spices, Cinnamon, Toast, Smoke
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
o Bottle Age Aromas: ?
o Bottle Age Aromas: Truffle, Honey, Nut
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
Structure:?
• Structure: Dry, Moderate to Full Body, Moderate Plus to High Acidity, Moderate to Moderate Plus Alcohol
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay
Visual:?
• Visual: Yellow/Pale Gold, Moderate Plus Concentration
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay
Aromas/Flavors:?
• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay
Fruit:?
o Fruit: Ripe Tree Fruits (Yellow Apple, Baked Pear), Ripe Citrus (Meyer Lemon), Ripe Apricot, Tropical Fruits (Ripe Pineapple, Mango), Melon
