Chardonnay
There is no white grape variety more famous in the world than Chardonnay. However, few know that it is present in the Rhône Valley. It is cultivated in the Châtillon-en-Diois appellation, producing supple white wines.
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Informations
Origin: Bourgogne / Burgundy
Location within the Rhône Valley: Diois
Soils: Clay-limestone
Plantings within the Rhône Valley AOCs : About 30 hectares
In the vineyards
Bunch and berries: Relatively thin-skinned berries
Maturity: Early-budding and early-ripening
Characteristics: Relatively easy to cultivate, but sensitive to spring frost and powdery mildew
Terroir: Clay-limestone soils, with a good water reserve
In the cellars
Characteristics: Chardonnay is a versatile grape variety by nature. In Diois, it produces supple, round white wines, with notes of white flowers and a mineral structure on the palate.
Wine styles: Still dry white wines