Lime stone and clay. The vineyards are situated between sea and mountains near the city of Béziers only 20 miles from the Mediterranean sea.
Dom Denise
DOM DENISE Chardonnay White wine
HVE is a French agricultural certification that recognises a high level of commitment to protecting and enriching the environment by all kinds of agricultural operations, including vineyards. It stands for ‘Haute Valeur Environnementale’ – High Environmental Value. It is particularly focused on four key areas: biodiversity conservation, flora protection strategy, management of fertiliser use and management of water use.
| Appellation | IGP Pays d’OC 2022 |
|---|---|
| Blend | 100% Chardonnay |
| ABV | 13% |
| Average age of vines | 30 years. |
| Color | A bright yellow with grey highlights marked by its terroir made of rounded pebbles. |
| Nose | Bursting with its aromas, it evokes the fruits from the orchard like white peach and apricot with a lot of finesse and sharpness. |
| Serving temperature | Best served between 11 and 14ºC. |
| Preservation | 3 years. |
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Soil
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Winemaking
Nocturnal mechanical harvest with plot selection to retain acidity and freshness. Total destemming and cooling. Pressing with separation of different qualities of pressed wines.
Alcoholic fermentation between 15 and 17 ° C for 20 days.
Malolactic fermentation blocked. Ageing on fine lees.
Specificites
Palate
Very well-balanced wine with a good structure and buttery note. It offers richness and amplitude in the mouth; its material is voluminous. The final leaves us a memory of the solemnity.
Specificities
Food pairing
It is a faithful companion for your aperitif and pairs beautifully with a scallop (“Noix de St Jacques”) or all types of fish.