Chardonnay - Viognier is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Various.
The wines show full body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to lavender, apricot and floral.
It is planted most seriously in Burgundy, Rhone Valley, South Australia and Chile.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for varies.
It blends readily with Chardonnay and Viognier.
At the table it suits grilled cod with lemon butter and capers, clam chowder and roasted chicken with lemon and thyme.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Bottles to look for.
- Baracchi O'Lilla Bianco Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Belles Vignes Collection Chardonnay - Viognier, France
- Boland Cellar Winemaker's Selection Chardonnay - Viognier, Paarl, Paarl, South Africa
- Caiarossa Bianco Toscana IGP, Tuscany, Italy
- Domaine Auzias Chardonnay - Viognier, IGP Pays d'Oc Cite de Carcassonne, France
- Domaine de la Baume 'Terres' Viognier - Chardonnay, IGP Pays d'Oc, France
- Domaine de la Provenquiere 'P' Chardonnay - Viognier, IGP Pays d'Oc, France
- Estampa Reserva Viognier - Chardonnay, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Chardonnay - Viognier: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Viognier taste like?+
02.Where is Chardonnay - Viognier from?+
03.Where is Chardonnay - Viognier grown?+
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Viognier?+
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