Once the harvest is ripe, all the bunches are harvested by hand. During the hot harvest, the bunches are rigorously selected, and only the best are transported in small crates to Château Saint-Roch. Here, the Chardonnay bunches are directly pressed and aged on lees, making this Limoux much fuller and creamier. After this period, the oak barrels are already waiting to mature this Limoux Chardonnay. For a full eight months, this Chardonnay matures in oak barrels in the Château Saint-Roch cellars. It fully develops and becomes a very mature wine.
Opening the bottle, we knew for sure: it's going to be a party! The most beautiful aromas are immediately released, bringing to mind notes of peach, apricot, burnt toast, and a touch of vanilla and spice. Pouring reveals a beautiful, bright golden yellow color that tantalizes our senses. It flows from the glass, revealing lovely aromas of yellow fruit, dried yellow plums, vanilla, and cedar, along with some sweet spices. The palate is a very full-bodied white wine, with distinct oak aging and abundant yellow fruit. The subtle spices and vanilla notes are prominent, completing this glass of Limoux.
