Montsable Reserve Chardonnay, Languedoc, France
94/100 Points
Bob Campbell MW
"Elegant, silken-textured wine that reminds me of Chablis but with softer acidity. Saline/oyster shell, grapefruit, vanilla, and nicely integrated spicy oak. Good concentration. Accessible now but no rush"
Country: France Region: Languedoc
Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2023
Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Terres Fideles
Description:
Montsablé Réserve represents the pinnacle of site selection within the Haute Vallée de l’Aude, the coolest of all the Mediterranean regions of France due to altitude and influence of the cool Atlantic wind, the Vent Cers. Altitude, climate and limestone rich soils combine to produce outstanding fruit, with which we create wines of elegance and freshness. The specific Haute Vallée sites are perfect for Chardonnay due to slower ripening and better levels of acidity. The vines are 20-30 years old and grow on Argilo Calcaires soils.
Time in Oak: 6 months; Type: French; % oaked: 30; % new oak: None
Tasting Note:
The floral aromas and white peach flavours are complemented by vanilla, toasty notes, a lovely creamy texture and mineral tones through to a classy finish.
Food Matches: Ideal with richly flavoured fish dishes, langoustines, lobster, trout or salmon, rich enough to handle creamy sauces.
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94/100 Points
Bob Campbell MW
"Elegant, silken-textured wine that reminds me of Chablis but with softer acidity. Saline/oyster shell, grapefruit, vanilla, and nicely integrated spicy oak. Good concentration. Accessible now but no rush"
Country: France Region: Languedoc
Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2023
Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Terres Fideles
Description:
Montsablé Réserve represents the pinnacle of site selection within the Haute Vallée de l’Aude, the coolest of all the Mediterranean regions of France due to altitude and influence of the cool Atlantic wind, the Vent Cers. Altitude, climate and limestone rich soils combine to produce outstanding fruit, with which we create wines of elegance and freshness. The specific Haute Vallée sites are perfect for Chardonnay due to slower ripening and better levels of acidity. The vines are 20-30 years old and grow on Argilo Calcaires soils.
Time in Oak: 6 months; Type: French; % oaked: 30; % new oak: None
Tasting Note:
The floral aromas and white peach flavours are complemented by vanilla, toasty notes, a lovely creamy texture and mineral tones through to a classy finish.
Food Matches: Ideal with richly flavoured fish dishes, langoustines, lobster, trout or salmon, rich enough to handle creamy sauces.
