Chardonnay (White grape variety)

Styles

Cool climate:

Moderate climate:

Warm climate:

Secondary flavors:

Tertiary flavors:

Citrus, apple, pear with high acidity

Citrus, melon, peaches with medium to high acidity

Pineapple, tropical fruit, banana with medium acidity

Butter, cream and hazelnut from malolactic ferment, creamy, yogurt from lees stirring, bread, toast and biscuit from lees ageing toast, vanilla, nuts, coconut from oak ageing,

Hazelnut, honey, oatmeal and savory with bottle age

Features

Blends well for sparkling wines

Makes premium unblended dry wines

Can produce exceptional quality

Ripens in all climates producing a range of styles

Has a great reputation and is always in demand