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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Ayent
8 wines from this cellar
Chèrouche
Their viticulture is organic. Fertilizers and irrigation are prohibited. All the work in the vineyards are done manually (topography obliges).
Fully
27 wines from this cellar
Maison Gilliard
Since 1930, the family-owned 7.7-ha estate in Fully, led by Henri Valloton, continues the winemaking heritage and obtained bio certification in 2021.
Leuk-Susten
22 wines from this cellar
Leukersonne - Jörg Seewer AG
Jörg and Karin Seewer carry out high-quality work that prioritises the soil, the vines, the grapes, the wine, and their respect for nature.
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