Domaine Rijckaert UVA CORDATA Chardonnay VDF Limoux Mencia settled and fermented and aged

settled and fermented and aged in 5 year old French oak barriques for 8 months with regular bâtonnage

accompanied by minerals and a taut acidity

each parcel of fruit was then fermented and matured separately in large format French oak for ten months prior to blending and bottling

This one comes from old-vine Gamay planted in sandy granitic soils and aged only in concrete tanks

Domaine Rijckaert UVA CORDATA Chardonnay VDF Limoux Mencia settled and fermented and agedAromas of ripe pear, apple, and citrus zest, with subtle notes of white peach, almond, and chalky minerality. On the palate: juicy orchard fruit, creamy lees texture, vibrant acidity, and elegant oak integration, finishing long and precise.