Tasting notes
Minerality, Alcohol, Acidity, Fruity · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickPan-seared monkfish on a bed of leeks
Tender fish with a delicate flavor and light roasted aroma enhances the mineral and fruity presence, while moderate acidity balances the richness.
- Heirloom tomato salad, burrata and pesto
Juicy tomatoes and creamy burrata highlight the wine's freshness and fruitiness; the pesto adds a slight bitterness and a harmonious herbaceous texture.
- Roast chicken with lemon butter and fondant potatoes
Golden skin and lemon juice enhance the wine's vivacity; the potatoes provide roundness and a generous texture that balances the acidity and minerality.
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- Pan-seared trout fillet, crushed potatoes with lemon zest
The delicate flesh of the trout and the sharp lemon complement the acidity and minerality of the wine; the crushed potatoes provide substance without being heavy.
- Lemon and Parmesan Risotto
Creamy rice with fresh citrus notes and salty maturity complements the wine's moderate acidity and fruitiness; the texture harmonizes with a medium body.
- Chicken stewed in white wine and mushrooms
A creamy sauce and earthy mushrooms highlight the moderate acidity and minerality of the wine, while the tender meat and light body remain in balance without overpowering the fruity aromas.
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.