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%
106 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Anzère
13 wines from this cellar
Cave Aymon Dominique
The tasting cellar can accommodate up to 30 people. Ideal for company outings, birthdays, family celebrations, etc.
Leytron
25 wines from this cellar
Cave Gilbert Devayes
Gilbert Devayes and Gaëtan Carron are proud to offer you a wide choice of wines cultivated with family tradition and savoir-faire.
Bramois
15 wines from this cellar
Chai du Baron
Patrice Walpen offers a full range of traditional wines, as well as a number of the specialities for which Valais is renowned.
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