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%
108 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Chamoson
17 wines from this cellar
La Tornale
Respect for the terroir and the authenticity of the grape variety are the hallmarks of La Tornale, guaranteeing lively and personalised wines.
St-Pierre-de-Clages
14 wines from this cellar
Simon Maye & Fils
Patiently, since 1948, when Simon Maye founded the winery, Raphaël and his family have perpetuated a true love of wines, the land and grape selection.
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.
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