Description
An award winning and very well reviewed Chardonnay, this is a great expression of the potential of the region in capable winemaking hands, and a great expression of the slow modernization that Hélène Michaut has undertaken in the winery. Cold fermented to preserve the aromatic expression of the Chardonnay grape, this is a floral, even tropical wine, with a burst of intense aromas and flavours. This is far from boring Chardonnay. 100% Chardonnay. Acacia flowers, almonds, and a burst of mixed citrus with a touch of tart tropical fruit on the nose and the initial palate. Brilliant straw robe. The midpalate is dense and saline, with a very complex mix of green almond bitterness and grapefruit pith on the finish. The bitterness never overwhelms though, and the overall impression is of silky, weighted density with a marked saline quality throughout.