PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
"Servane and Guillaume Charpentier are the 5th generation family in this area of 79 hectares created in 1845.
The winery produces mainly Muscadet, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris.
The winery is located on the Atlantic seaboard in France, 20 km to the South-East of Nantes in the commune of Loroux-Bottereau. Their Chardonnay "Tradition" is vinified at a constant temperature of 55° F over three weeks with some lees contact. They practice no malolactic fermentation, or passage in wood. This Chardonnay is high in freshness, and delicacy. The nose is highly aromatic with exotic fruits. The mouth has an excellent presence of exotic ripe fruits. Nice mouth feel and delicious".
*from the importer's website
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Producer Name: Guillaume Charpentiere
Old/New World: Old World
Country of Origin: France
Region: Loire Valley
Quality Designation:
Grape Varietals: Chardonnay 100%
Vintage: 2020
Product Type: Wine
Wine Style: medium to full bodied white wine
Viticultural Features: 30 year old vines on sandy loam soils.
Winemaking Techniques: vinified at a constant temperature of 55° F over three weeks with some lees contact.
No malolactic fermentation, no passage in wood.
ABV: 12%
Pack/Size: 12/750
Container Type: green glass Burgundy-style bottle
Closure Style: cork