Domaine des Gandines Viré Clessé "Climat Les Gandines" dry white 2023

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Domaine des Gandines Viré Clessé "Climat Les Gandines" dry white 2023

Technical sheet written by the domaine:

This cuvée comes from the climate "Les Gandines", where the first vines of the domaine were planted in 1925. This historic plot of about 1.20 ha was the only vineyard that our great-grandfather and grandfather cultivated. The very shallow ferruginous limestone soils yield small amounts of 35 hl/ha. The wine is fleshy, with aromas of exotic fruits, citrus, and white flowers. The palate is smooth with a long, tangy finish.

Grapes: Chardonnay (100%)

ELABORATION

Biodynamic farming.

Manual harvesting.

Fermentation in oak barrels, use of indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation completed.

Aging in oak barrels (demi-muids of 500 liters), aging on lees.

TASTING

EYE: Intense gold color, green-gold reflections.

NOSE: Powerful, aromas of passion fruit, subtle spice notes, roasted almond aromas, smoky notes.

PALATE: Crunchy, intense, slight citrus notes, slight stewed fruit notes, smooth, mineral,

powerful body, strong intensity, long persistence.

SERVICE

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Between 12° and 14°

FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS: Lobster, sauced fish, sauced white meats, pan-seared foie gras, aged cheeses like Comté.