Sainte Anne by Anne de Joyeuse Chardonnay White
Summum Wines - IGP Pays d'Oc
White,IGP Pays d'Oc
Chardonnay 100 %
history
In 1929 a group of wine producers decided to mutualise their equipment and their experience by creating a winery to commercialise red wines from the upper valley of the Aude river. White wines were produced at a later stage. They chose the name Anne de Joyeuse as a tribute to the Duc de Joyeuse who was the first landlord to be honoured at the court of King Henri III. In exchange for his loyal services, the king offered him a Lordship and land surrounding Limoux. From 1972, they decided to plant the red grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc and Malbec with Chardonnay and Sauvignon for white wines. These varieties are perfectly adapted to the Limoux terroir, benefiting from the climatic influence of four terroirs : Mediterranean, Oceanic, Pyrenean and Autan.
Vineyard
Limestone and clay hillsides; ideal exposure and orientation to prevent drought. Vines : 25 years old - Yield : 3T/Acres.
Winemaking
Skin contact with temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel; pneumatic presses; early bottling to preserve freshness (3 tonnes per acre). In stainless steel vats.
Tasting notes
Pale straw colour with golden tints. Complex bouquet redolent of almonds, peach, acacia. Harmonious palate with fine nervosity and a fresh, fruity finish.
Food pairing
Aperitif and ideally accompanies sea food and snails. Serve at 48-50 ° F.
Aging potential
2 years.
Grape varieties
Chardonnay 100 %
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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