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Chardonnay (Chardonnay, Chablis, Pinot Blanc (debatable), Weiser, Klevner, Weiss Adler, Gamay Blanc – there are about 100 synonyms! This is one of the ancient grape varieties. Originates from Burgundy (France). Leader in the production of white wines. The history of this class goes into the distant past. Some historians believe that the first vines of this variety were brought to Europe by the crusaders with trips to the middle East. In ancient books there is information that Chardonnay comes from the island of Cyprus. From this variety of grapes is a lot of “brothers” including Aligote, franc Noir, melon and others. In addition, there are many hybrids around the world.
He refers to the Western European group. And is used to make sparkling wines and varietal wines Chardonnay. The average period of ripening is 130 days. Dislikes spring frosts and recurrent cold. In this regard, in the homeland of his crop, thereby delaying Bud break for 2 weeks. The variety survives better in regions where there is abundant precipitation and vegetation period is short. As for the soil, Chardonnay prefers chalky, clay, calcareous soils.
Some facts
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It is important to harvest. If the grapes rot, the wine will turn out lethargic and flat, due to the fact that the acid will disappear. When growing up on the warm soil increases the amount of sugar in the juice to 26%. In General, the variety is considered easy to grow. Chardonnay grapes are not capricious. However, it is demanding with regard to soil – it should be fertile. If the grapes are not to be missed sights and the sun, it may not be good for the harvest. Moderately frost resistant.
Properties Of Chardonnay
Wine can contain a completely different feel to the taste, while distinctly perceive. Such as aromas of honey, vanilla, green Apple, honeysuckle, white flowers, marzipan, fruit (pear, mirabelle plums, peaches, mango, pineapple, quince), or even fresh cucumber, with aging there are notes of hazelnut and dried fruit. By aging the wine in oak barrel, the manifest notes of butter and grilled toast. It depends on the characteristics of the barrel, the wood and the degree of roasting. Is the oak used for aging Chardonnay. Often in the manufacture of wine with addition of oak chips.
In the world of wine, it is considered that spoil the wine of Chardonnay is practically impossible. The aromas and flavours are perfectly preserved in the preparation. It is characterized as full-bodied, rounded and rich. You can make a varietal or blended wine. The standard sugar content and acidity, the Chardonnay is used for making sparkling, strong or cafeterias, dry or sweet (even dessert) wines.
Wines from Chardonnay can be consumed immediately after cooking, and seasoned. In the process of aging in wine developing aromas of licorice, hazelnut, Oriental spices, cream.
Champagne “Blanc de Blancs” – the most expensive champagne, made only from grapes of this variety. A large number of premium wines can contain up to 30% Chardonnay.
