The Chardonnay grapes come from various vineyards around Limoux in the Languedoc region, which belong to the Domaine Astruc. Only the finest juice is good enough to bear the Astruc label. Therefore, the grapes are rigorously inspected after harvest. This white wine is made entirely of Chardonnay. The climate in these vineyards is Mediterranean, but also influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. The soil is calcareous with a sandy texture and is highly siliceous. The grapes are harvested partly manually and partly mechanically at night to prevent oxidation.
After this, the grapes are cooled and pressed, avoiding contact with the skins as much as possible. The juice is then fermented at 18 degrees Celsius in stainless steel tanks for 24 days. Fifteen percent of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. This softens the acidity and rounds out the wine. A third of the wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for five months.
This beautiful Chardonnay dA has a full flavor and aroma. In the glass, this Chardonnay is a light, pale gold. The nose is powerful with hints of tropical fruit, dried grapes, and a hint of nuttiness. This wine has good structure, and we taste plenty of tropical fruit again, along with notes of vanilla on the finish. This Chardonnay makes an excellent aperitif and pairs well with fish and shellfish. Moreover, this white wine won a gold medal at the prestigious Concours Générale Agricole de Paris.
