Racines de la terre, Pays d’oc - 2011 Chardonnay

Wines from Racines de la Terre are all estate grown and single vineyard varietals near Carcassonne between Minervois and Corbières. The winery has been producing wine for more than 100 years.

Soil

Clay and limestone on a lagoon bed with salt content.

Vinification

Night time harvest to protect the quality of the grapes. The wine undergoes pellicular maceration, pneumatic pressing and stalk removal at 5C and then is left to ferment at low temperatures; stirred and matured on fine lees for three months. Matured in lined concrete tanks.

Tasting Notes

A pale yellow color with green highlights. The bouquet is very clean, crisp, and fruity. On the palate, pear and passion fruit flavors and a well-rounded buttery finish.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with seafood, poached fish with a lemon butter sauce.