Cote des Roses Chardonnay 2022 75cl

This Cote des Roses vintage celebrates the Mediterranean Art of Living. The soil, very varied, is mainly made up of hard limestone from the scrubland, schist soils but also gravel brought by the rivers and streams of Languedoc. The climate, hot and windy ("semi-arid Mediterranean climate with mild winter variation") favors the maturation of the grapes and their good health, while maintaining freshness thanks to the altitude and the effect of the sea, which mitigates the high summer temperatures. Its bottle is unique with a rose-shaped base, created by a young designer from the Boulle School. It is a wine that is offered like a bouquet of Roses!

Appellation : IGP Pays D'Oc
Millésime : 2023
Format : 350ml
Cépage(s) : Chardonnay
Degré d'alcool : 13.0
Sku : 822589

The grapes are harvested at perfect maturity, in order to express the optimal potential of the grape variety. A meticulous sorting of the harvest is carried out at picking and at reception grapes. The grape work takes place under neutral gas in order to minimize the risks oxidation of the musts. The grapes are destemmed, cooled to 8°C and sent to the press in order to extract the must. Particular attention is paid to the pressing so as to keep only the highest quality first juices. The juices are then clarified more or less depending on the desired aromatic profile. The fermentations last between 15 and more than 30 days depending on the degree of clarification and the temperature applied. Part of the wine is vinified then aged in 225 Bordeaux barrels liters for about 4 months, while the rest is vinified in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at low temperature, in order to preserve the freshness and integrity of the aromas. The particularity of this grape variety lies in the nobility of its aromas and the delicacy of its wines. Finally, after a light fining, bottling takes place quite early in order to preserve the fresh and fruity character of the wines.

This vintage has a beautiful pale color with slightly golden reflections. The nose develops aromas of mango, fruits dried almond and hazelnut as well as notes citrus fruits of grapefruit and orange blossom. On the palate, barrel aging brings aromas of vanilla, cinnamon, fresh butter and of spices. Its finish is marked by a beautiful minerality and good length.

Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature

To be enjoyed at 10°C as an aperitif or with shellfish or fish.