Cave L'Aurore Macon Villages Chardonnay 2009
Price £10.15
Stock Level: 28
| Grape: | Chardonnay |
| Strength: | 13% |
| Style: | Dry, unoaked |
| Size: | 750ml |
| Cellar Notes: | From the surrounding vineyards of Lugny comes a Macon-Villages of finesse. Made from 100% Chardonnay it has a subtle nose of tropical fruits with a long, concentrated finish. The grapes were destemmed then pressed without being crushed. After 12 hours of maceration, the juice was racked off then fermented for 10 days in stainless steel vats at 18ºC followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine was then aged in tank on its lees for 6 months to 1 year before it was fined. |
| Appearance: | Pale gold in colour |
| Aromas: | subtle nose of tropical fruit and refined oak |
| Palate: | well balanced with ripe fruit and fresh well balanced acidity. The finish is long and concentrated with hints of apples and a touch of creaminess |
| Serving Notes: | Grilled sea bass, mango, grapefruit and avocado salad, potato, spinach and red bell pepper salad with warm bacon vinaigrette or steamed fish fillets with scallion-ginger oil. |
Vineyard: Cave de L'Aurore
The Cave de l'Aurore produces good quality, consistent Mâcon-Villages. The vineyards are situated around the village of Lugny, and benefit from a predominantly southern exposure. The wine is vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks, and retains a lovely delicate flavour on the palate.
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