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
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Salquenen
11 wines from this cellar
Weingut Constantin
Weingut Constantin is a small, family-run business that produces high-quality wines. The winery also organises events and workshops.
Sierre
20 wines from this cellar
Domaine des Muses
Every year, Robert Taramarcaz does his utmost to produce quality vintages that respect nature and the work of man.
Sierre
24 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.
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