Vin de France

2019

100% Chardonnay

Region: Languedoc Roussillon 

ESTATE HISTORY

La Belle Citadelle was created to bring a feel of the past into our homes by bringing wines that truly represent their authentic origin and terroir. Their styles have been carefully crafted to provide enjoyment and pleasure while respecting the true characteristics of each varietal. More importantly a style that integrates its origin and its purpose: The desire to over deliver, surpass expectations and fully satisfy the person who is discovering the wine for the first time...

La Belle Citadelle emulates the creation of a work of art. This is a labor of love, and sharing this passion with others was the driving force behind the project.Our work was quickly noticed, and The Sunset International Wine Challenge (2017) awarded medals to all of our first vintages. Guy Azera

TERROIR

Soil: Sloping foothills of the Pyrenees
Surface: 45 hectares
Cooler sloping vineyards located on the foothills of the Pyrenees, in South-Western France, blended with grapes originating from coastal Mediterranean places.

WINEMAKING

10 to 12 day fermentation with both French and American oak is followed by a soft 6 month maturation on the wine's natural lies. Only 50% of the final blend completes malolactic fermentation, which allows to keep some natural acidity. An early bottling allows to capture freshness and primary flavors.

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

A refreshing and complex white wine with bold, ripe, rich and intense fruit flavors of apple, melon, pear, peach, pineapple, and grapefruit; followed by roasted hints of praline, vanilla and candied chestnuts.

Pairings: As an aperitif, with seafood, fish or charcuteries. Serve well chilled at 12 degrees Celsius.