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Synonyms
Chardonnay - Savagnin is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Jura, France.
The wines show medium-full body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to spice, green apple, nutty and floral.
It is planted most seriously in Jura and Adelaide Hills.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for sub-alpine.
It blends readily with Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot Noir.
On other labels it goes by Chardonnay-Savagnin.
At the table it suits escargot à la persillade, barramundi steamed with lime & lemongrass and comté cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Escargot à la persillade
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Barramundi steamed with lime & lemongrass
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Comté cheese
Also labelled.
Chardonnay-Savagnin.
Bottles to look for.
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura 'Cuvee Oregane', France
- Aymerick Geantet 'Plume' Cuvee Origine Blanc, Vin de France
- Bruyere & Houillon Arbois Blanc, Jura, France
- Bruyere & Houillon Arbois Les Tourillons Blanc, Jura, France
- Chateau d'Arlay Cotes du Jura Blanc, France
- Croix et Courbet Cotes du Jura Savadonnay, France
- Domaine Berthet-Bondet Cotes du Jura Tradition, France
- Domaine de La Pinte Arbois 'Cuvee d'Automne', Jura, France
Chardonnay - Savagnin: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Savagnin taste like?+
Chardonnay - Savagnin tastes of spice, green apple, nutty and floral. The wines show medium-full body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Savagnin from?+
Chardonnay - Savagnin originates in Jura, France.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Savagnin grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Savagnin are Jura and Adelaide Hills.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Savagnin?+
Pour it with escargot à la persillade, barramundi steamed with lime & lemongrass and comté cheese.
05.What else is Chardonnay - Savagnin called?+
Chardonnay - Savagnin is also labelled Chardonnay-Savagnin.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.