L’Artisane par Alice Lafon is a range of excellent wines for enjoying either by the glass or serving together with a meal shared around the table. Wines that remain true to their Southern France Terroir, with good fruit expression, textured palates and beautiful length on the finish. These wines represent the handwork of Alice, her work in the vineyard, hand harvesting and minimal intervention in the cellar using age old family winemaking practices.
Presentation
Presentation
With L'Artisane Chardonnay, Alice demonstrates all of her expertise in choosing matching terroirs: cool and mineral, in the upper Limoux Valley, saline near the local Thau lagoon or from the western part of Languedoc, lending richness and roundness.
Winemaking
Night-time harvesting, pressing with juice selection, must clarification at low temperatures, fermentation at 16°-17°C in stainless steel tanks, light filtration before bottling.
Ageing
No oak treatment but Alice works with a bit of aging in concrete vessels suggesting malolactic fermentation, but the remaining acidity is sufficient to keep it all in balance.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Contains sulphites. No..
Advice
Serving
T° of service: 12°C / 54°F.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
This bottling is a straightforward, easy-drinking and plump Chardonnay from one of Alice’s best partner producers. Peach, pineapple and citrus fruits give a round impression on the palate, finishing with a crisp edge, along with hints of nut meat adding complexity and texture and therefore proving versatile with a wide array of foods.
Food pairings
Perfect with light and delicate food such as raw and lightly cooked shellfish like crab and prawns, steamed or grilled fish, fish pâtés, fish, chicken or vegetable terrines and pasta or risotto with spring vegetables. Also goes well with creamy vegetable soups.
