Chardonnay

White (75 cl)

BAUDRY & DUTOUR

While CHARDONNAY is among the most well-known grape varieties in the world, its expression in the Loire Valley is less familiar. Yet, its implantation in the LOIRE VALLEY dates back to the Middle Ages. Christophe BAUDRY and Jean-Martin DUTOUR reveal the unique character of CHARDONNAY on these terroirs, showcasing its aromatic explosion and generosity.

Informations

EXPERIENCE RANGE

This illustration was found on the labels of a few bottles preserved from the “Château de La Grille” dating back to the 1920s ! Dionysos and Bacchus, the Greek god and his Roman counterpart. They are the divinities of the vine, wine, and its excesses, of madness and extravagance. God of life and the forces that develop the plant and animal world, he is the one who, by introducing drunkenness, “liberates” the most natural and even the wildest human instincts. Dionysos is a paradoxical, contradictory figure with multiple faces and representations. The one here as a little devil with goat hooves, the other as a plump bon vivant enjoying the earth’s bounty.

VINTAGE

After a mild and wet winter, the vine budburst was among the earliest. With a sunny spring, frosts spared the vineyard, which continued its early development. The summer drought concentrated the grapes, producing small but healthy and rich bunches. The life-saving rains at the end of August prevented ripening blockages, ensuring a harvest in optimal conditions. Ultimately, an early vintage with exceptional ripeness and quality.

FOOD & WINE PAIRING

Serve chilled, around 10°C, with mixed salads, fish in cream sauces, or shellfish.

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