Tâcherons Chardonnay

Unmistakably French chardonnay from these higher altitude parcels of the Tâcherons domaine. A complex nose with white fruits, white flowers. Ample palate with structure and balance. Fruit forward, minerality, some citrus and a long finish. Perfect on its own or with simple fare, grilled fish, poultry, goat cheese!

France, Languedoc-Roussillon: Chardonnay VDF

750 mL, 13% ABV

The pneumatic press is gravity-loaded. Cold settling of the juice at 10°C without enzymes. Inoculation and vatting in 80 hL stainless steel tanks. Fermentation temperature 14°C - about 3/4 weeks of AF. Malo is systematic, except in very hot years.

Wines remain on fine lees for 8 months. Filtration and sulfiting before bottling.

The name 'Tâcherons' comes from an old Burgundian tradition that refers to the workers in the vineyards who perform the most meticulous tasks through out the year including plowing the field by hand using the Hirondelle plow, or pruning with the shears or 'Cisaille' which prominently feature on the labels.

The reference is an homage to the precision of the hard work from the Tacherons to create their wine, the passion of the vine growers and the ancestral relationship to terroir and history