Chateau du Chatelard Cuvee Secret de Chardonnay Beaujolais 2021 White

S$37.50 ~~S$52.00~~

Rare gem of Beaujolais, this appellation comes from Chardonnay, originating from clay-limestone terroirs. This cuvée will make you appreciate the typicality and expression of this grape variety on soils exclusively located on the hill of Chatelard. A secret to discover and share.

AWARDS

Bronze Medal – Chardonnay du Monde Competition 2010
3 Stars – Guide Hachette 2010
Gold Medal – Brussels Competition 2010
Commended Medal – Decanter 2010
Bronze Medal – Chardonnay du Monde Competition 2012

Tasting Note

The color is bright and clear with a pale yellow color & silver glints. Franc aromas of white and dried fruits are opulent. The palate is tender with lactic notes, the finish is round and soft. A wine in good shape with its vintage. A beautiful wine pairing with a pikeperch with white butter, and a sauce with a little acidity will make the perfect balance.

Serve at about 12°C

Varietal: Chardonnay
Terroir: Clay-limestone
Exposure: South and SouthWestslopes
Density: 9000 vines per ha
Vine age: up to 103 years
Yield: 50 to 60 hl/ha
Harvest: by hand, crushed, double sorting on the parcel

Winemaking

Both fermentations are carried out in temperature controlled vats between 15 and 18°C, allowing us to retain a lot of freshness and the varietal aromas in this wine. The must is racked over 12 to 18 hours at very low temperatures after a low pressure pressing that allows the must to eliminate the maximum possible deposit and later, to only be filtered very lightly so as not to tire the wine. About 20% are made and aged in barrels to give more fatness and more complexity.

Alcohol content: 13 % vol.