Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2023, Calmel & Joseph, Languedoc

This Southern French Chardonnay first catches the eye with it's yellow/green colour then on the nose you get intense aromas of apricot and peach and on to the delightful freshness on the palate - an excellent balance between density and tension.
With just 30% aged in oak barrels, there is a touch of vanilla and hints of toast. What stands out is the freshness and balanced fruit, with a crisp long finish.

This is a lovely fresh but layered wine, great on it's own but good enough for most occasions.

Domaine Calmel & Joseph are technically Negotiants but exert full control over the vineyards that their grapes come from.
Villa Blanche Chardonnay was recently written up in THE TASTING PANEL magazine, scoring 91 points and saying 'inner core of edgy, salty minerality - unctuous mouthfeel .... creamy to a point, with a turn of lime zest, honeyed peach, and pine nuts. Scintillating.”
A previous vintage was voted into The Top 10 Chardonnays in the World!

This wine is packed in cases of 6.

Alc. Vol. 13.5%

Last Tasted: December 2024