Chardonnay Extras Flashcards
A typical cool-climate Chardonnay has…
high acidity and flavours of green fruits (apple, pears), citrus fruits (lemon, lime) and wet stones.
What are the Côte d’Or village designations?
Meursault AOC
Puligny-Montrachet AOV
Oak
Lees
Pinnacle of Chardonnay
What are the Mâconnais designations?
Mâcon AOC
lemon, peach, melon
unoaked, fruity
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
stone-fruit, tropical fruit, oak
What wines are in the Bourgogne AOC designation?
Anything grown in Burgundy
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Where in the USA is Chardonnay grown (major)
California: Central Valley, Carneros, Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara
Oregon
Where is Chardonnay grown in Australia?
South Eastern Australia (high volume)
Adelaide Hills
Yarra Valley
Margaret River
Where is Chardonnay grown in Chile?
Casablanca Valley, Central Valley
Where is Chardonnay grown in New Zealand?
Marlborough
Hawke’s Bay
Where is Chardonnay grown in South Aftrica?
Western Cape
Walker Bay
