Domaine de la Grande Courtade Chardonnay Organic 2022 vs Villa Maria Clifford Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £15.99 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | Famille Fabre | Villa Maria |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Region | — | Marlborough |
| Country | — | New Zealand |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Domaine de la Grande Courtade Chardonnay Organic 2022
La Grande Courtade Chardonnay is an organically produced Chardonnay with a fresh, pure, and charming expression, showing generosity from oak ageing balanced by lively acidity. Meet the Producer The Fabre Family have been making wine for over 400 years, with their estate rooted in the Languedoc. Their historic cellar, built in the 18th century, still houses the original vats used by their ancestors. The vineyards for this wine come from the family’s La Grande Courtade holdings, carefully managed to produce ripe, high-quality Chardonnay grapes. Production Grapes are harvested at night and pressed immediately. 20% of the juice is fermented in oak barrels and aged 6 months on its lees with batonnage, while the remainder is vinified in stainless steel to preserve freshness. The wine is made from a blend of well-ripened and earlier-picked grapes, balancing richness with crisp acidity. Tasting Notes A generous yet fresh Chardonnay, displaying pure fruit and subtle oak nuances, with a clean, vibrant finish that highlights the grape’s natural freshness despite the warm southern climate. Food Match Delicious with simply grilled fish, pan-roasted in butter, or roasted vegetables. Grape Varieties Chardonnay 100%
Villa Maria Clifford Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Villa Maria Clifford Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc captures the hallmark vibrancy of Marlborough, combining pungent green aromatics with crisp natural acidity. Fresh, expressive and layered, it balances bright fruit with textural depth, making it a standout expression of the region's cool coastal vineyards. Why You'll Love It This is Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its finest—vibrant, expressive, and beautifully layered. Clifford Bay takes its name from the dramatic coastline of southern Marlborough, where cool ocean breezes and stony soils shape wines of purity and freshness. The Reserve range showcases the estate's finest parcels, crafted with precision to highlight vineyard character and terroir. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc with exceptional aromatic intensity and textural depth. Vineyard & Production The vineyards are exposed to cooling southerly winds that extend the growing season, allowing fruit to develop depth of flavour while retaining natural acidity. This unique climate encourages the development of the variety's signature pungent green notes alongside vibrant citrus and tropical fruit. The 2023 vintage delivered an outstanding year across Marlborough, with early-season rains setting up strong canopies, while moderate temperatures ensured slow ripening and excellent flavour development. Looser bunches and dry weather from veraison to harvest meant clean fruit with exceptional vibrancy and clarity. Fermented entirely in stainless steel with carefully selected aromatic and textural yeast strains, with a short time on lees to add palate weight and texture while preserving freshness. Tasting Notes This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc opens with vivid aromas of green herbs, citrus and tropical fruit. The palate is crisp, layered and zesty, showing bright fruit character with textural depth and bright natural acidity. The finish is long and mineral, with exceptional clarity and freshness. Perfect Pairings A versatile food wine, perfect with seafood, especially
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