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Sélection Spéciale Chardonnay-Viognier Les Jamelles White wine ● Vin de Pays d'Oc

2018 75cl
  • 90
    DEC
  • 15
    B+D
  • Photo for illustration purposes only. Vintage sold: 2018
    Sélection Spéciale Chardonnay-Viognier - Les Jamelles - 2018 - Blanc
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    In a few words ...

    This Sélection Spéciale is one of the finest cuvées vinified by Catherine Delaunay, the oenologist behind "Les Jamelles" wines. Produced from old Chardonnay and Viognier vines grown on the finest Languedoc terroirs, it has been vinified and partly aged in oak barrels for 6 to 7 months. The grapes are harvested very early in the morning to preserve all their aromas. For Chardonnay, alcoholic fermentation begins in vats after cold settling, and finishes tran- quillement in barrels. Malolactic fermentation is partially carried out in barrels. For Viognier, a traditional method is used, with the cold-settled juice poured directly into the barrels where alcoholic fermentation takes place. Malolactic fermentation is allowed to begin, and then blocked at the start of winter. Catherine Delaunay then selects the best barrels to define her blend, which will rest for a few weeks after bottling.

    Bettane & Dessauve

    Bettane & Dessauve Critique professionnel

    Depuis le millésime 2017, plusieurs cuvées parcellaires ont été créées de façon à ce que l'adéquation entre terroir et cépage soit parfaite : le résultat est remarquable, d'autant que le rapport prix-plaisir est tout à fait convaincant

    Tasting notes

    Appearance

    This wine has a beautiful golden color with green highlights.

    Aroma

    It offers praline and buttery notes, as well as aromas of candied lemon and orange peel, on a long, round palate.

    Wine Fruity

    Taste

    Balanced and round.

    Wine Long | Rond

    Product details

    Keeps

    5 years

    Peak

    -

    Service

    11°C

    Grape varieties Chardonnay, Viognier

    Terroir Les vignes de Chardonnay que nous avons sélectionnées sont situées dans l’Aude, à côté de Limoux. Le Viognier vient du Minervois.

    Culture type

    Reasoned agriculture

    Alcohol

    13%

    Content

    75cl

    Decanting

    -

    Food and wine pairings

    Meat

    Viandes blanches, un foie gras et son confit de figue

    Fish and seafood

    Noix st-jacques à la crème

    Vegetables

    Une mousse d’asperges, un œuf cocotte à la truffe blanche

    Desserts

    Gâteau praliné ou à la frangipane, une tarte à l’abricot ou un crumble à l’ananas et à la vanille.

    Guides reviews

    4.13/5

    (2 ratings by guides)

    90 / 100 Decanter

    15 / 20 Bettane et Desseauve avant 2020

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    5/ 5
    5
    An excellent surprise! A wine perfectly balanced between roundness and freshness.
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    4.5
    Creamy on the palate. Superb blend of Viognier and Chardonnay. Nice acidity. If you're not a fan of woody American Chardonnay, this is the wine for you!
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    4
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    From one vintage to the next, this wine remains a sure bet, perfectly balancing Viognier and Chardonnay. This makes it as enjoyable as an aperitif as it is with desserts.
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    Good balance, aromatic nose, woody, perfect for fish, white meat and a good 18-month conté.
    4/ 5
    4
    not too sweet, pleasantly mild acidity, light taste on the palate
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    3.5
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    This wine has a beautiful honey color. The Viognier and Chardonnay grapes balance harmoniously to offer a soft, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of a galette des rois. There are also notes of peach and exotic fruit.

    Les Jamelles

    Les Jamelles is a domain from the region Languedoc-Roussillon in France, that produces 11 wines available to purchase, including the wine Sélection Spéciale Chardonnay-Viognier 2018.