FAT bastard Chardonnay
Wine Description
The grapes for the FAT bastard Chardonnay are sourced from vineyards in the Languedoc-Roussillon, spanning the banks of the Rhône in the east, Carcassonne in the west, the foothills of the Massif Central in the north, all the way to the Mediterranean coast in the south. The winemakers work very closely with the growers to determine the start of each harvest.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Winemaking & Aging
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Wine Production
The Chardonnay grapes are sent to the crusher-destemmer where they undergo brief contact with the skins in order to enhance the fruit character of the wine. The grapes are gently pressed and the wine is fermented with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. To maintain vibrant acidity, malolactic fermentation is not carried out and the wine is aged on the lees to give it a solid structure. Part of this wine is oak-aged before bottling.
