Chevalier Alexis Lichine Chardonnay, 0,75 l

Name:

Chevalier Alexis Lichine Chardonnay

Country of origin:

France

Region:

Languedoc

Classification:

Vin de Pays d’Oc

Grapes:

Chardonnay

Soil:

Highly varied over the whole Oc wine producing area : the most suited are clay-chalky

Vinification:

The grapes are harvested when just ripe. They are rapidly pressed. The must is racked at a low temperature for about 12 hours with SO2 and seeded with yeast. Low temperature fermentation (16 - 20° C). Alcoholic fermentation : 1 week. The wine is fined, stored in tanks.

Tasting notes:

Colour clear, slightly golden yellow with faints lights. Nose very expressive with notes of fresh butter, acacia, pineapple, tropical fruit. Round and pleasing wine, fine balance, with notes of lemon.

Cellar Potential:

1 to 2 years

Alcohol by volume:

13 %vol

Acidity:

5,8 g/l

Residual sugar:

8 g/l

Food pairing:

Fine wine that goes very well with grilled fish, white meat. May be served with some types of cheese.

Serving temperature:

10 - 12 °C

Bottler:

Producer bottling Alexis Lichine, F33720 Landiras, France