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%
102 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Flanthey
11 wines from this cellar
Clos de Tsampéhro
This cellar brings together four lovers of wine, nature and Valais : Joël Briguet, Vincent Tenud, Christian Gellerstad and Johanna Dayer.
Sierre
25 wines from this cellar
Caves du Paradis - Olivier Roten
Olivier Roten produces a range of 20 vintages, including a special barrel-aged collection, matured in casks for 12 months.
Turtmann
21 wines from this cellar
Diroso Weinkellerei & BnB
As well as producing traditional Valais wine, they are also pioneers in natural viticulture thanks to their fungus-resistant vines.
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