Maison Michel Picard - Château de Chassagne MontRachetBOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY (capsule à vis/screwcap) 2007TERROIRTERROIR :Burgundy Grape variety: Chardonnay Soil: clay-and-limestone VINIFICATION & AGEINGVINIFICATION :Hand harvest and mechanical harvest, picking out of the hand harvested grapes, no crushing but pneumatic pressing. Slight settling of the juice without fining. Fermentation on fine lees with controlled temperatures (15-18°), in stainless steel tanks. AGEING : Maturing in stainless steel tanks with stirring of the lees 1 to 2 times a month during 8 to 11 months. TASTINGCOLOR :Pale yellow with lime tints NOSE :Complex nose of white flowers (wild rose) and citrus fruit (orange bark)aromas MOUTH :A nice balance between vivacity and roundness Woody aromas due to the maturing in barrels can be noted in the final WINES & FOOD PAIRINGWINES & FOOD PAIRING :This wine can be served as apéritif and combines well with cold or hot fish dishes, poultry in white sauce and veined cheeses Best served at 12° - 14°C Printable Version - PDF
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