Description
More subtle, though still ample, oak influence allows the discreet, even timid aromas of various white fleshed fruit, lemon-lime confit and acacia blossom to be appreciated. The exceptionally rich and succulent, if not especially dense, medium weight flavors possess a refined textured while the overtly lemon-tinged acidity maintains the balance on the more refined and more mineral-driven finish. This moderately dry effort is also on the woody side but even so, it is a Le Clos of finesse.
- Country: France
- Region: Burgundy
- Appellation: Maconnais
- Sub Appellation: Pouilly Fuisse
- 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.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.