Grand Ardèche Chardonnay

France, Vin de Pays, Ardèche, Protected Geographical Indication Ardèche
Bottle
Awards
Concours des Terre de Vins Silver Medal 2023
Identity
Producer Maison Louis Latour
Vol 0.75
Grapes 100% Chardonnay
Color White
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Golden with green highlights
Aroma Toasted bread, vanilla, almond, pear, peach, chalk, floral honey, butter, roasted hazelnuts
Palate Round and complex with Chardonnay creaminess, sweet notes of pastry, caramel, and hazelnuts, balanced acidity, medium acidity, and a fresh almond finish
Finish Moderate length with a fresh almond finish, slightly shorter than top Burgundy wines
Food Pairing Aperitif, charcuterie, shellfish, fish, grilled chicken
Serving Temp 10 - 12
Aging Potential 3-5 years
Serving Glassware Standard White Wine glass
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 13.5
Aging Process 10 months in French oak barrels, 25% new, with regular lees stirring
Fermentation Traditional fermentation in oak barrels with 100% malolactic fermentation
Terroir
Altitude (m) 270 m
Soil Clay and limestone
Vine Age 20 years
Harvest Type mechanical
Interesting facts
Louis Latour applies traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques in Ardèche, aging Grand Ardèche Chardonnay in oak barrels similar to their top Burgundy wines.
Logistics
Barcode 3536921181964
Weight 750