Domaine des Gandines Viré Clessé "Climat Les Gandines" dry white 2020 MAGNUM

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Domaine des Gandines Viré Clessé "Climat Les Gandines" dry white 2020 MAGNUM

Technical sheet written by the domaine

This cuvée 2020 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.

Aging in oak barrels, aging on lees.

TASTING

EYE: Intense gold color, green-gold reflections.

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

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

powerful body, strong intensity, long persistence.

SERVICE

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Between 12° and 14°

AGING: To be consumed between 2022 and 2027

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