Métairie Chardonnay White
Summum Wines - IGP Pays d'Oc
White,IGP Pays d'Oc
100% Chardonnay
history
The Summum wines are the fruit of a meeting and a mutual passion of two men for a job, as fascinating as difficult, the mix of wisdom and youth, the success of the transmission of knowledge from a generation to another and the continuity of a know-how.For more than 20 years, Luc Pirlet has been a famous winemaker in Languedoc. 60 years old, pleased of what he has done in his professional life, eager to spend more time with his family, Luc has tried to convey his experience and his passion for the business.After having worked few years in marketing, Christopher Cholot, nick named "Cholot" decided to go back to his farming roots and to become a winemaker. When he met Luc in 2013, it was a good match between these two men, soil-lovers, Epicurien spirits and looking for new challenges. After 2 years working side by side, Vintage 2015 was the first Vintage of Summum Wines.
Vineyard
Corbières Region, near the city of Carcassonne in the south of France. Limestone and clay hillsides; ideal exposure and orientation to prevent drought. Vines : 10 to 25 years old - 24 acres - Yield: 3.5 T. per acre.
Winemaking
Fully ripe grapes harvested. Skin contact with temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats; pneumatic presses; early bottling to preserve freshness. Stainless steel vats.
Tasting notes
At the source of the world’s most famous white wines such as Montrachet and Champagne, the Chardonnay is fond of the hot Mediterranean sun. Here it has a paler colour than its Burgundian brethren and offers a delicate alliance of fruity and floral aromas.Colour: Pale straw colour with golden tints. Bouquet: Complex bouquet redolent of almonds, peach, acacia etc. Palate: Harmonious palate with fine nervosity and a fresh, fruity finish.
Food pairing
Makes an elegant aperitif and ideally accompanies sea food and grilled fish. Serve at 48-50°F.
Aging potential
Drink now and for the next 2 years.
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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