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
Find a cellarwine cellar(s)
Taste this grape variety
Martigny
14 wines from this cellar
Caves Orsat
Founded in 1874 by Alphonse Orsat in Martigny, Caves Orsat is closely linked to thousands of small winegrowers in the Valais.
Saillon
11 wines from this cellar
Cave des Remparts
Yvon Cheseaux works in the cellar with his daughter Manon, while the rest of the family is always ready to help.
Flanthey
22 wines from this cellar
Bagnoud Vins
In 2015, Régis & Simon decided to pool their passion and love for this profession with their father Nicolas by establishing Bagnoud Vins.
Your tasting profile
Select your favourite type of wine or indicate what you are looking for in a wine and find out which Valais wine is right for you.