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%
103 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Miège
12 wines from this cellar
L'Or du Vent
L’Or du Vent cellar offers you 11 different grape varieties, which are the basis of 16 appellations.
Salquenen
23 wines from this cellar
Domaine de l’Enfer
Strict criteria contributes to the exceptional quality of their various white and red wines, which you can enjoy in their cosy carnotzet.
Salquenen
20 wines from this cellar
Domaines Chevaliers
Today the estate produces the Vins des Chevaliers, Sherpa Wines and Lux Vina ranges, and represents more than 80 years of Valais winemaking tradition.
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