The vines are planted on gently slope, well-drained hillsides on northern part of the Corbières region near Narbonne. The soils are composed of pebbles consisted of silica, limestone, flint and sandstone in order to deal with the increasingly hot vintages, the vineyards are not ploughed to encourage the growth of vegetation in the soil. The climate in this region is warm, dry, windy and sunny.
French Bouledogue Chardonnay WHITE WINE
| Appellation | IGP pays d’OC 2020 |
|---|---|
| Blend | 100 % CHARDONNAY |
| ABV | 13 % Alc./Vo |
| Soil | The vines are planted on gently slope, well-drained hillsides on northern part of the Corbières region near Narbonne. The soils are composed of pebbles consisted of silica, limestone, flint and sandstone in order to deal with the increasingly hot vintages, the vineyards are not ploughed to encourage the growth of vegetation in the soil. The climate in this region is warm, dry, windy and sunny. |
| Age of vines / Yields | 20 – 30 years / 35 HL / Hectare |
| Winemaking | The harvests are carried out by hand. In the cellars, the winemaker prefers short maceration periods to ensure a delicate style of wine. The terroir is enhanced by ageing the wines in barrels, half barrique and cask. The wood allows for gentle oxygenation of the wines in order to hone their style. |
| Color | A white wine colour marked by its terroir made of rounded pebbles. |
| Nose | Bursting with its fruit, it evokes the fruits from the orchard like white peach and apricot with a lot of finesse and sharpness. It offers richness and amplitude in the mouth; its material is voluminous. The final leaves us a memory on the solemnity. |
| Serving temperature | Best served at 10-12°C |
| Preservation | Up to 3 years. |
| Food pairing | It is a faithful companion as your aperitif and pairs beautifully with a scallop (“Noix de St Jacques”) or fish in general. |
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Soil
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Winemaking
The harvests are carried out by hand. In the cellars, the winemaker prefers short maceration periods to ensure a delicate style of wine. The terroir is enhanced by ageing the wines in barrels, half barrique and cask. The wood allows for gentle oxygenation of the wines in order to hone their style.
Specificites
Palate
It offers richness and amplitude in the mouth; its material is voluminous. The final leaves us a memory on the solemnity.
Specificities
Food pairing
It is a faithful companion as your aperitif and pairs beautifully with a scallop (“Noix de St Jacques”) or fish in general.