Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Flashcards
CLIMATE: Cool - Moderate - Warm
Versatile - depends of Climate and Winemaking
dry
light to full bodied
range of winemaking techniques
used to make sparkling wines
PRIMARY: Citrus to Tropical
CHARDONNAY
CLIMATE: Cool - Moderate
Aromatic variety
dry
High acidity
light- to medium-bodied
typically unoaked & single varietal
sometimes blended with Sémillon/Semillon
PRIMARY: herbaceous, floral, green, citrus, tropical - Gooseberry
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Bourgogne
France
(Burgundy)
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Chablis
Burgundy - France
Chardonnay
Meursault
Burgundy - France
Chardonnay
Puligny-Montrachet
Burgundy - France
Chardonnay
Mâcon
Burgundy - France
Chardonnay
Pouilly Fuissé
Burgundy - France
Chardonnay
Touraine
Loire Valley - France
Sauvignon Blanc
Pouilly-Fumé
Loire Valley - France
Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre
Loire Valley - France
Sauvignon Blanc
Graves
Bordeaux - France
Whites:
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Reds:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Sauternes
Bordeaux - France
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Botrytis effected sweet wines
Pays d’Oc
Southern France
Bulk - Various International Grape Varieties
Most Planted:
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
California
USA
Bulk - Various International Grape Varieties
Most Planted:
Chardonnay
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Speicality - Zinfandel/White Zinfandel