Tasting notes
Minerality, Acidity, Fruity · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickChicken 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.
- Roast chicken with lemon-herb jus and fondant potatoes
Golden skin and a tangy jus that highlights the minerality and fruity freshness, with a moderate texture that complements the wine's light roundness and acidity.
- Duck leg confit with orange reduction and roasted potatoes
The rich meat gains clarity from the citrus-forward sauce; the wine's high acidity cuts through the fat, while the moderate fruitiness pairs with the orange flavors.
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- Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter and fresh herbs
Delicate, salty scallops and fresh lemon butter highlight the wine's vibrant acidity and subtle fruitiness; the light texture harmonizes with its lean body and minerality.
- Trout fillet with lemon butter and toasted almonds
Light trout, lemon butter, and almonds provide acidity and a crunchy texture; the delicate aromatics highlight the wine's minerality and freshness without overpowering it.
- Scallop Carpaccio with lemon jelly and basil oil
Thin, briny slices and tangy jelly highlight the wine's liveliness and minerality; the basil oil adds a fresh and light aromatic contrast.
Storage potential between 5 and 10 years
Currently drink vintages 2016 to 2021
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.