Chardonnay
About this grape variety
Chardonnay was introduced to Valais during the 1920s and for a long time it was grown in order to have a wine that is full-bodied, ripe and slightly sweet in the mouth. It is the most widely grown white variety in the world.
Over time tastes changed and drier wines became popular; Chardonnay was gradually picked earlier in order to create wines that are fresh, with notes of white fruits and infusion flowers. These wines are often matured in barrel, as is done in Burgundy.
Chardonnay has another role in Valais: it is used as the main grape in bubbly wines.
The grape needs less time to ripen than many other varieties, which means it can be grown near the tops of slopes in some areas
Chardonnay
68.5 ha out of 4675 ha, or 1.47%
104 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Savièse
16 wines from this cellar
Cave Au Soleil Levant
Blaise Dubuis controls the entire production process, from the vine to the bottle and produces 13 wines.
Salquenen
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Adrian & Diego Mathier - Nouveau Salquenen
Named "Swiss Cellar" of the years 2018-2011-2007, this prosperous, tradition-steeped family business is run by Diego and Nadia Mathier.
Riddes
25 wines from this cellar
Maison MAYE
Since 1889, the Maye family has passionately carried on Léonide Maye’s legacy, blending tradition with innovation.
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