SAS Moulin de Gassac

Chardonnay

Gourmet & fruity

Technical sheet

Name of the wine:
Chardonnay

Country / Région:
France/Languedoc

Appellation:
IGP Pays d'Oc.

Color:
Brilliant rich gold.

Nose:
Full, hints of citrus and wild flowers.

Palate:
Opens on definite fruity notes with a hint of honey.

Finish:
Full, buttery, long.

Terroir
The Thau Lagoon region.

Soil type:
Clay and limestone terroir close to the Thau Lagoon. Rich in marl.

Grape varieties:
100% Chardonnay.

Vinification:
100% De-stemmed - skin maceration for 3 hours.

Maturing:
5 to 6 months in stainless steel tank.

Yield:
50 to 60 hl/ha.

Alcohol:
13% Vol.

Harvest:
Within 2 years

Tasting Hints

KEEPING:

Ready to drink now, should be drunk within 2 years.We advise you to drink this wine within two years to enjoy its fresh fruity aromas to the full. But whatever you do, don’t keep it longer than 2 years.As with all wines, the temperature at which it’s kept will dictate how well it keeps. The ideal is between 12°C and 18°C.

TASTING:

Best served between 10°C and 12°C.

Food & wine

Enjoy your Chardonnay with :

Your first course:
Crab quiche.
Mediterranean pasta.
Salade Nicoise.

Fish and shellfish :
Seafood gratin.
Salmon fillet on a bed of leeks.
Trout with new potatoes and green beans.
Spaghettis al pesto.
Coconut fish curry.

Cheese :
Goats’ cheese.
Cheese soufflé

Chardonnay

Technical sheet

Tasting Hints

Food & wine

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