Chardonnay Flashcards
Why do vintners like to grow Chardonnay?
mod-High yields, hardy, easy to grow, adaptable
What is chardonnay susceptible to?
Spring Frost, Powdery Mildew, loses acidity late in season, will ripen to quickly in very warm conditions. coulure and millerandage
What soil does chardonnay like?
Limestome (calcareous soil)
What kind of fermentation is typically done to chard?
Malolactic fermentation
What do they do in cool climate chard vs warm climate chard?
Cool- Chaptalization Warm- Acidification/dealcoholization
What are Chardonnay berries like?
Large yellow berries with brown spots, high sugar
What is the sugar level of chardonnay?
HIGH
What is the budding and ripening of Chardonnay?
Early budding and ripening
What areas are popular for Chardonnay?
Burgundy-Chablis, Pouilly-Fusse, Maconnais, Côte de Beaune—Meursault, Puligny- Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet
Champagne, California, Australia (Hunter Valley)
What would you pair chardonnay with?
Oysters, white fish, or cream
What is the difference between old world and new world aromatics?
Old- Nuts, honey, mango, pear flint
New- Oak, butter, nuts, cream, honey
What is a technique used for Chardonnay?
battonage (stirring of the wine on its lees to increase yeasty/bready aromas).
