This certified organic Languedoc (southern Rhone) wine is 100% Chardonnay. It is made from 13 year old vines and aged three months in concrete, creating a 13% abv wine.
The pour is pale yellow and the swirl yields neat, simple legs. The nose opens with notes of nectarine and a mineral coolness. There are also aromas of pineapple acidity, a little lemon rind, and a faint sweet floral note.
The forepalate is strong with flavors of acidic oranges and sweet peaches. It is well balanced and enjoyable as the palate progresses. The midpalate continues with fruity sweetness but there are also complex notes of vanilla extract and a more pineapple acidity than the citrus that began on the tongue. The finish is relatively long for a chardonnay, and the palate is left with notes of sweet peaches.
Retail: $14
Rating: 91
This wine would be best paired with seafood, salads, grilled veggies, or by itself, chilled down to about 12 degrees C, on a warm summer afternoon. I enjoyed this with steamed mussels and a light arugula salad.
This wine would be best paired with seafood, salads, grilled veggies, or by itself, chilled down to about 12 degrees C, on a warm summer afternoon. I enjoyed this with steamed mussels and a light arugula salad.
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