Description
Viticulture
Harvested from the cooler vineyards of the Haute Vallée de Limoux, this Chardonnay benefits from a unique combination of altitude, limestone-rich soils and a temperate climate. These exceptional growing conditions encourage slow, even ripening, preserving freshness while developing aromatic complexity. The result is a Chardonnay of purity and finesse, showcasing vibrant fruit, elegant structure and a distinctive expression of its terroir.
Winemaking
The slower ripening grapes benefit from a period of cold skin contact and maceration. Pressing of the grapes with separation of free-run juice from pressed must. Cold static must settling. Temperature controlled fermentation at 17-18°C. The wine is left on its lees to add complexity of flavour, texture and weight whilst retaining a crisp, refreshing, ripe fruit finish. 20% of the wine is aged in French wood for 3 months.
