Montsable Chardonnay, Languedoc Single Bottle

92 points - Montsablé Chardonnay 2022 ‘Rich, creamy, smooth-textured wine with hedgerow, oyster shell/saline, green apple, ginger, vanilla and nutty yeast lees flavours. Gentle acidity breathes life and energy into the wine.’ : Bob Campbell MW

Country: France Region:  Languedoc

Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2023

Colour: White Style: Dry

Producer: Terres Fideles

Description:

The wines of Montsablé are inspired by the desire to craft elegant Burgundian varietals from Southern France. Working with growers in cooler sites of lower vigour, we seek out fruit that delivers pure flavours and great balance. In the winery, the fruit is handled carefully to build texture and mouthfeel, with oak only ever used to add just the most subtle of seasoning. The result is a Chardonnay with great palate weight, bright fruit and texture while our Pinot positively sings with lifted cherry and wild strawberry fruit.

Ageing Potential: 5 Years

Tasting Note:

A bright yellow gold hue and seductive scents of blossom and cinnamon spice. A remarkable melange of pears, peach, honey toffee, cream and vanilla (from a short spell of oak ageing) on the palate. Beautifully balanced with ripeness, acidity, length and real structure. A very classy Chardonnay

Food Matches:Shellfish / Oysters / Mussels / Turkey