Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Chardonnay

REGION: Languedoc Roussillon, France

VARIETIES: Chardonnay

VITICULTURE: Conventional

YEAR: 2023

ABV: 13.5%

INFO: The grapes are harvested at night in two stages. A first early harvest at the beginning of August to keep the grapes fresh, followed two or three weeks later by a second harvest to obtain good concentration and more varietal aromas. The two profiles are blended after the end of alcoholic fermentation.
Total destemming, followed by 4 hours' maceration at 5°C before pressing. Static settling for 24 hours before yeasting the must. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at 15°C. No malolactic fermentation The wine is then aged in stainless steel vats: 70% of the volume
Barrels: 30% of the volume for 3 months
A lovely fresh yet full Chardonnay with a palate of stone fruits and pineapple with notes of honey, butter and a long creamy finish.