Chardonnay

A wine that will really enhance white meat and Mediterranean shellfish.Best served between 10°C and 12°C.

Technical sheet

Name of the wine:

Chardonnay

Country / Région:

France / Languedoc.

Terroir:

The Thau Lagoon region.

Appellation:

IGP Pays d’Oc.

Color:

Brilliant rich gold.

Nose:

Full, hints of citrus and wild flowers.

Palate:

Opens on definite fruity notes with a hint of honey.

Finish:

Full, buttery, long.

Soil type:

Clay and limestone terroir close to the Thau Lagoon.

Grape varietie:

100% Chardonnay

Vinification:

100% De-stemmed – skin maceration for 3 hours.

Maturing:

5 to 6 months in stainless steel tank.

Yield:

50 -60 hl/ha

Alcohol:

13.5 % Vol.

To drink:

Within 2 years.

HINTS FOR KEEPING AND TASTING

KEEPING:

Ready to drink now, should be drunk within 2 years.We advise you to drink this wine within two years to enjoy its fresh fruity aromas to the full.But whatever you do, don’t keep it longer than 2 years.As with all wines, the temperature at which it’s kept will dictate how well it keeps. The ideal is between 12°C and 18°C.

TASTING:

Best served between 10°C and 12°C.

Food & wine

Enjoy your Chardonnay with :

Your first course:

Crab quiche.
Mediterranean pasta.
Salade Nicoise

.Fish and shellfish :

Seafood gratin.
Salmon fillet on a bed of leeks.
Trout with new potatoes and green beans.
Spaghettis al pesto.
Coconut fish curry

.Cheese :

Goats' cheese.
Cheese soufflé