Origin:
This great variety, loved all over the world, originally comes from the area near Dijon in mid-eastern France; based on studies and genetic analysis, it results from crossbreeding the Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc varieties.
Aromas:
Chardonnay's aromas vary with the area of production. Generally more floral and mineral in the North and fruitier in the South, this grape variety has a gift for expressing the terroir it was grown in. Its aromas are unique, complex, intense and incredibly diverse, ranging from dried fruits, hazelnut, roasted almond and exotic fruits to butter, fern, lime blossom, pear, popcorn, oak, acacia, walnut, biscuit and more.
Wines features:
Chardonnay has the potential for very high quality and is used to make dry white wines, sparkling wines and even some sweet wines. The sugar content of the berries can be very high while maintaining a high level of acidity. This allows the variety to make particularly well-balanced, powerful, ample wines (with a lot of fatness and volume). Depending on soil and climate, Chardonnay expresses different qualities: it is livelier and more acidic in the North, and smoother and more full-bodied in the South.