Chardonnay has conquered wine drinkers around the world with its versatility and classic charm, and is one of the most popular white grape varieties today, known as “The Lover of the People”. Viognier, on the other hand, is not as famous as Chardonnay, but has an impressive floral and fruity aroma, and has become a rising “star” in recent years, favored by winemakers. Although both can make full-bodied white wines, often fermented or matured in oak barrels to produce a creamy texture, both from the same homeland – France, but they have their own style, you wine lovers come to see it!
Each has its own flavorIn addition to grape varieties, the winemaking process is also a key factor in the flavor of a wine. For the sake of simplicity and clarity, this article only compares Chardonnay and Viognier, which are influenced by oak.
1. Dominant flavorsThe most typical fruit flavor of Chardonnay is yellow apple. No matter where Chardonnay is grown, the flavor of Chardonnay is dominated by a fruity aroma that resembles yellow apple. Although Chardonnay from cooler regions such as Chablis is less oak-aged and has more citrus fruit flavors, for the most part, yellow apple flavors are the hallmark of Chardonnay. Otherwise, Chardonnay has a distinct citrus flavor profile. When the fruit is quite ripe, Chardonnay wines tend to be dominated by pineapple flavors; while Chardonnay wines made from less ripe fruit have a light, tart lemon peel flavor.
Viognier has a strong floral aroma, dominated by rose petals and exotic perfume notes. Orange is the classic fruitiness of Viognier, unlike the fresh and tart citrus fruit, which gives a sweet and soft sensation. Viognier wines are often flavored with orange milkshakes and bergamot candies, which give sweet and aromatic notes, but are often used to make dry wines. Viognier wines also often have flavors of fresh kernels and ripe, exotic tropical fruits. Perfume, Princess,