Tasting notes
Minerality, Acidity, Alcohol, Body · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickPork tenderloin in a light mustard and sauerkraut reduction with roasted potatoes
The slightly acidic sauerkraut and the spicy mustard reduction enhance the present acidity and minerality, while the tender fillet complements the wine's medium body.
- Grilled Arctic Char with Herb-Lemon Oil and Young Beans
The delicate fat of the Arctic char, combined with fresh herb oil and crunchy beans, enhances the wine's minerality and fruitiness, while the medium body ensures a harmonious finish.
- Roast chicken with preserved lemon and thyme
Golden skin and lemony juices balance the wine's roundness and minerality; the herbaceous notes and tender meat harmonize with its moderate acidity and medium body.
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- Stewed Cuttlefish with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
Tender cuttlefish in a light sauce; cherry tomatoes and olives provide savoriness and moderate acidity. The balanced structure of the dish complements the minerality and woody notes of the wine.
- Lemon and Parmesan Risotto
Creamy rice with lemon zest and parmesan; acidity and creaminess balance the vibrancy and minerality, cleansing the palate between bites.
- Pan-seared scallops with lemon and olive oil emulsion
Delicate texture and lemony sauce enhance the wine's acidity and freshness; the emulsion's richness elevates its medium body and subtle fruitiness.
Storage potential between 8 and 15 years
Currently drink vintages 2011 to 2018
Serve between 10°C and 12°C
Common varieties
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a noble white grape variety originating from Burgundy, France, but cultivated worldwide. It is known for producing rich and complex white wines, with flavors of tropical fruits, butter, vanilla, and hazelnut.