7- CHARDONNAY Flashcards
What is Malolactic Fermentation?
Dead yeast cells called Lees are stirred through the wine to add a creamy and savoury texture.
What type of body does Chardonnay have?
Full-bodied
In France, where is the premium Chardonnay region?
White Burgundy (Bourgogne)
Chablis has what kind of climate? What kind of flavours do they produce
Cool. Bone dry, high acid often minerally.
The Cote d’Or has what climate? What the are most famous areas of this region?
Moderate. Meursault & Puligny-Montrachet.
Where is Maconnais located? What kind of chardonnay does it produce?
Most southern part of White Burgundy. Light & fruity.
What kind of chardonnay does Pouilly-Fuisse produce?
Full bodied, tropical fruit and oak flavours.
In Australia, where are the Premium chardonnay areas? (3)
Victoria (Yarra Valley), Adelaide Hills in southern australia and Margaret River in western australia
Classic Austrlian Chardonnay typically taste like?
Fresh fruit and oak.
Where is the premium Chardonnay zone in NZ?
Malborough.
What is the zone for USA?
California near the Pacific Ocean
What is the zone for Chile?
Casablanca Valley. Cool sea breezes.
What is the zone for Argentina?
Mendoza. High altitude and cool nights.
What is the zone for South Africa?
Walker Bay.
