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%
105 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Ardon
25 wines from this cellar
Rives du Bisse - Gaby Delaloye & Fils
It is the close collaboration between the generations that makes it possible to ensure high quality products that respect the environment.
Saillon
23 wines from this cellar
Cave Raymond
Today, Jhonatan Raymond rents a 5-hectare estate with a high proportion of specialities from his father.
Riddes
17 wines from this cellar
Cave des Ponts
Christophe Laurenti's love for his vines and the moderate size of his estate give rise to personalised products with a unique character.
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