Domaine Pujol Chardonnay IGP Pays d'Oc
- 0.75L | 13.0%
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Domaine Pujol Chardonnay IGP Pays d'Oc
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Domaine Pujol Chardonnay 2024 Pays d’Oc, France
Domaine Pujol Chardonnay 2024 comes from Saint Frichoux and Laure-Minervois, two locations in the Languedoc where limestone, clay, and Mediterranean sun combine to create a remarkably refined white wine style. This Chardonnay demonstrates that Domaine Pujol, for white wines, focuses on finesse as much as on southern ripeness, with exotic fruit, light honey notes, and a fresh, dry character. The subtle oak aging of a portion of the harvest gives it a bit more breadth without losing its light, elegant character.
Vineyards and region
Its origin gives this wine significantly more character than a general South French Chardonnay.
- Location / Origin: Domaine Pujol originated in Saint Frichoux in the Languedoc and also has vineyards in Laure-Minervois. The total harvest from the combined 80 hectares is vinified in the cellars in Saint Frichoux.
- Soil: The plots are located on what is locally called the Balcon de l’Aude, a limestone and clay-rich topsoil with a stony subsoil. This gives the wine both finesse and a fuller mouthfeel.
- Landscape: The vineyards are scattered across the middle of the Mourels, hilly slopes with pine trees, green oaks, and almond trees. This underlines the rugged, southern character of this origin.
- Climate & Influences: The Mediterranean climate gives the wine its ripe, characterful style, while the limestone and clay soils provide extra refinement.
Vinification and aging
The cellar approach here is deliberately kept simple, so that the fruit and origin remain clearly in focus.
- Aging / Oak aging: This wine is made entirely from Chardonnay, with 20% of the harvest aged in oak barrels after picking and later stabilized in stainless steel vats. This provides subtle breadth and softness, while the wine remains fresh and elegant.
Grape composition
Here, it's all about one grape, which in this wine is primarily focused on finesse, freshness, and ripe southern fruit.
- Chardonnay – Pays d’Oc: Chardonnay forms the complete base and gives the wine its elegant dry style, exotic fruit tones, and light honey aromas.
Tasting notes and serving tips
Light in color, with fragrant aromas of exotic fruit and a subtle hint of honey. On the palate, this white wine is fresh and dry, with an elegant, light-footed structure that remains beautifully balanced. The finish is pleasant, clean, and refined, making it very versatile for dinner or as an aperitif.
- Serving temperature: Around 8 °C, this wine shows its best, as this temperature beautifully preserves its fresh, light, and elegant character.
- Dishes: This wine is clearly at home as an aperitif and with appetizers, precisely because its fresh style and light structure pair well with them.
More information about Domaine Pujol
Domaine Pujol operates from Saint Frichoux, crafting its white and red wines from a landscape strongly connected to Minerve and the wilder side of the Languedoc. The combination of 80 hectares of vineyards, a distinct origin between Saint Frichoux and Laure-Minervois, and a style that seeks both character and finesse, gives the estate a recognizable place within Southern France.
Product details
| Alcohol content | 13.0% |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Producer | Pujol Estate |
| Varietal(s) | Chardonnay |
| Oak aging | Yes, 20% of the harvest ripens in oak barrels, after which the wine is stabilized in stainless steel vats. |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 8°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |
