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Chardonnay - Viognier

Chardonnay - Viognier wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Full
Origin
Various
Top region
Burgundy
5
Key regions
3
Pairings

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.

Body
Full
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium-high
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
lavenderapricot
Aromas
floral
Styles
white

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Grilled cod with lemon butter and capers
02 Clam chowder
03 Roasted chicken with lemon and thyme

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?
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Chardonnay - Viognier tastes of lavender, apricot and floral. The wines show full body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Chardonnay - Viognier from?
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Chardonnay - Viognier originates in Various.
03.
Where is Chardonnay - Viognier grown?
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The key regions for Chardonnay - Viognier are Burgundy, Rhone Valley, South Australia, Chile and California.
04.
What food pairs with Chardonnay - Viognier?
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Pour it with grilled cod with lemon butter and capers, clam chowder and roasted chicken with lemon and thyme.

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