Languedoc Chardonnay Esprit Cepage 2022

Country
France
Region
Languedoc - Pays d`Oc
Producer
Vignobles des 3 Chateaux
Grape(s)
Chardonnay (100%)
Type
White
Style
Fruity
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

The Pays d`Oc is a hot, dry, hilly region of contrasting soil types adjoining the Mediterranean coast. It is perfectly adapted to the cultivation of the vine, which by origin is a Mediterranean plant. The hills surrounding the city of Carcassonne are the source for this wine, where the limestone serves to keep the roots relatively cool, thus providing a freshness in this hot environment. The wines are fruity and fresh, showing great expression of their varieties. The area grows a range of French varietials such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Grenache for reds and for whites Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Producer

The Vignobles des 3 Chateaux combines some of the best hillside vineyards of the western Languedoc, centred around the hill of Pic Saint-Loup and sharring the same schist and limestone soils between the Mediterranean and the CĂ©vennes hills. It is an area that benefits from both Mediterranean and continental influences. The wines are distinctly elegant with plenty of character, more akin to Burgundy than typical Languedoc styles.
Tasting Notes
A pure and elegant, 100% unoaked Chardonnay originates from vineyards cooled in the shade of the towering Pic Saint Loup. The subtle buttery richness and expressive creamy textured palate is very much in the style of a Maconnais Burgundy, finishing with nutty complexity and intricately balanced.
Food
Whilst very inviting as an aperitif, this well balanced Chardonnay is a good match for steamed fish, creamy pasta sauces, chicken casserole or baked vegetables.