Domaine de Montcalmes - Chardonnay 2022
Domaine de Montcalmès is located in the Languedoc region , in the Terrasses du Larzac appellation for its red wines and Coteaux du Languedoc for its whites. The estate covers 22 hectares, in the communes of Puéchabon, Aniane, Saint-Jean-de-Fos and Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian. Domaine de Montcalmès has been run by Frédéric Pourtalié and his sister, Muriel, since 1998. They cultivate Syrah and Grenache vines with an average age of thirty years, as well as Mourvèdre. The estate has been organically farmed since 2012, and certified since 2015.
This vintage comes from young Chardonnay vines, grown on limestone soil. After manual harvesting, the grapes are directly pressed. The wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels .
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
"A Chardonnay full of freshness and elegance, marked by aromas of green apple, candied lemon and a light touch of woody vanilla. The palate is round, supported by a beautiful limestone minerality and a delicately toasted finish."