The aromas of white grape varieties

White varieties

Aligoté

  • Region: Bourgogne
  • Aromas: Not very aromatic, Nut, Lemon, Fresh and nervous

Bourboulenc

  • Region: Languedoc-Roussillon, Rhône
  • Aromas: Garrigue flowers

Chardonnay

  • Region: Bourgogne, Champagne, Loire, Jura, Savoie, California, Australia
  • Aromas: Very complex aromas, Fresh butter, Nut, Toasted almond, Toasted bread

Chasselas

  • Region: Alsace, Savoie, Loire (Pouilly), Switzerland, Austria
  • Aromas: Not very aromatic, light and refreshing

Chenin blanc

  • Region: Loire, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand
  • Aromas: Complex aromas, Quince, Linden, Toasted almonds, Cinnamon, Wallflower, Nut, Bergamot

Clairette blanche

  • Region: Provence, Languedoc-Roussillon, Rhône
  • Aromas: White flowers

Gewurztraminer

  • Region: Alsace, East of France, Austria, Germany
  • Aromas: Very aromatic, Powerful, Spicy, Rose, Litchies, Acacia, Violet, Jasmin

Marsanne

  • Region: Rhône
  • Aromas: Vine peach

Mauzac

  • Region: Sud-Ouest
  • Aromas: Apple

Melon de Bourgogne

  • Region: Loire (Muscadet), Bourgogne
  • Aromas: Not very aromatic and bitter, Granny Smith, Cut hay, Iodine

Muscat Ottonel

  • Region: Alsace
  • Aromas: Powerful aroma, Muscat grapes, Fumé, Acacia, Rose wood

Riesling

  • Region: Alsace, Austria, Germany, Switzerland
  • Aromas: Cinnamon, Lemongrass, Pineapple, Acacia, Lemon

Roussanne

  • Region: Rhône, Savoie, Provence
  • Aromas: Vine peach

Sauvignon (Fumé)

  • Region: Loire, Bordelais, Sud-Ouest, New Zealand
  • Aromas: Gun flint, Cassis bud, Valerian, Musk

Savagnin

  • Region: Jura
  • Aromas: Spicy flavors, Apple, Fresh walnuts, Bitter

Sémillon

  • Region: Bordeaux, Sud-Ouest
  • Aromas: Honey, Acacia, Lemon, Linden, Verbena, Grapefruit

Sylvaner

  • Region: Alsace
  • Aromas: Not very aromatic, lively, Acacia, Mineral notes, Vegetal notes

Ugni blanc

  • Region: Cognac, Armagnac, Provence, Sud-Ouest, Languedoc-Roussillon, Corse
  • Aromas: Not very aromatic, lively, fresh, light, Banana

Vermentino

  • Region: Corse, Italy
  • Aromas: Hawthorn, Chamomile, Nut, Pear, Apple

Viognier

  • Region: Rhône (Condrieu)
  • Aromas: Apricot, Hawthorn, Wood, Honeysuckle, Wax, Quince, Almond blossom, Dried fruits, Toasted, Iris, Mango, Acacia honey
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