B&G Reserve Chardonnay 2024 (France)

Description

Oak, Pear, Vanilla

"A light-creamy mouthfeel frames flavours of peach and lemon, vanilla and apple, grapefruit and buttered croissant. A dry wine with medium+ weight and satin-cream touches. Light oak seams with a vanilla quality and flavours that deliver a persistent and fresh and lively quality. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2028+. With or without food" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2026

The exotic aromas and roundness of this grape variety are known and appreciated over the world. Straw gold yellow. Fine and elegant nose mixing white fruit aromas (pear, quince) with vanilla notes. Fruit driven on the palate, the attack is fresh, followed by a round and supple texture. Flattering oaky notes appear on the aftertaste.

A wide variety of soils such as sand, clay, chalk, schist, gravel and pebbles. Selection of vines located in the coolest areas of the Languedoc region near Limoux (wide temperature range between cool nights and warm days) and in the Gard region where the weather is warmer. The wine combines the strength and the freshness of the Limoux terroir with the elegance and creaminess of the Gard terroir.

Night and morning harvest. Gentle crushing of the grapes – short maceration on the skin (between 6 and 12 hours) in order to get aromatic complexity – light pressing – Pre-fermenting oxygenation of one part of the Chardonnay to keep freshness – controlled Alcoholic fermentation in vats (18-20°C / 65-68°F).

Food Pairing: White meat, poultry, salads and pasta.