Description
The Barrique Chardonnay offers a complex and enticing flavor profile that showcases the characteristics of this wine style. It presents a brilliant golden hue, indicative of its oak barrel aging process. On the nose, it reveals a bouquet of pastry crust, macadamia nuts, pear, and orange blossoms. The palate of this Chardonnay is characterized by a light body with a combination of freshness and a touch of sweetness, complemented by caramel notes, a delicate spiciness, and vanilla undertones.
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Sonoma Coast
- Size: 750ml
- Color: White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one that has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is Chardonnay. This green-skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity, which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.
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