Domaine Lagarde is based in Rosey in the heart of Côte Chalonnaise, near Rully and Givry. The Domaine was established in 1989 when Jean-François Lagarde acquire its first 4 hectares. Now the Domaine spread over 30 hectares. At that time, all the grapes were vinified in Coop and it is only when Lucile, the younger daughter, joined the Domaine, that they started to vinify and bottle in their own premises. At today's date, they still sale some bulk to negociant as they don't have enought space to age all the
Presentation
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Vineyard planted in 1985 on clay-limestone soil, facing due east in the middle of the hillside, with a breathtaking view of the Alps and Mont Blanc at sunrise.
Location
Cote Chalonnaise & St Vallerin
Terroir
Clay Limestone Soils.
In the vineyard
Integrated pest management. Disbudding. Mechanical harvesting.
Winemaking
100% destemming
Pressing during vatting and settling.
Fermentation at low temperature for 3 to 5 days. The temperature is then gradually raised to around 25°, to transform the sugars into alcohol while retaining the freshness of the aromas.
Pressing during vatting and settling.
Fermentation at low temperature for 3 to 5 days. The temperature is then gradually raised to around 25°, to transform the sugars into alcohol while retaining the freshness of the aromas.
Ageing
50% thermo-regulated stainless steel vats - 50% reconditioned oak barrels, 10 months ageing.
Single batch bottled on the estate.
Single batch bottled on the estate.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Yellow-gold in colour, bold, limpid and brilliant.
On the nose, buttery, greedy, white-fleshed fruit (white peach).
On the palate, a fine balance between casks and minerality, with a hint of citrus and gunflint on the finish.
On the nose, buttery, greedy, white-fleshed fruit (white peach).
On the palate, a fine balance between casks and minerality, with a hint of citrus and gunflint on the finish.
Food pairings
Ideal with a charcuterie and pâté de campagne starter, fish en papillote with these vegetables, or a seafood platter.
