La Forchetiere
Chardonnay 2024
| Denomination | IGT Val de Loire |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Area | Loire (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Maturation on fine lees. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chardonnay La Forchetière is a still French white wine that elegantly expresses the character of the Loire Valley. Originating from the Val de Loire, it displays a pale yellow colour with greenish highlights. The bouquet offers floral aromas and mineral hints, accompanied by notes of white fruit and melon. On the palate, the Chardonnay reveals a dry sip, led by a persistent freshness that balances the wine’s natural roundness. The fine acidity makes it ideal as an aperitif or paired with lean fish, shellfish, and cheese croquettes.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from an estate in the Nantes area. The vineyards, with an average age of around thirty-five years, are located in the districts of Melon and Folle Blanche. The vines benefit from a cool maritime climate, where ocean breezes encourage slow ripening and an intense aromatic profile. The vines grow on clay and schist soils with limestone infiltrations. This geological matrix gives the wine a distinct mineral character and ensures a very clean finish on the palate.
How it is produced
The winemaking process preserves the purity of the fruit through direct pressing of the freshly harvested bunches. Fermentation takes place at a low temperature to maintain aromatic precision. The wine then matures through ageing on fine lees, a crucial step to impart a pleasant rounded texture on the palate without ever weighing down the sip. The final balance combines a lively acidic component with a structural softness that faithfully enhances the character of the grape variety.
History and Curiosities
The 2024 vintage of Chardonnay La Forchetière represents a unique expression of the Loire Valley, the result of 35-year-old vines cultivated near Nantes on clay and schist soils. In this region, the grape variety finds an unusual and fascinating home, benefiting from the cool sea breezes that ensure its excellent aromatic profile. The low-temperature fermentation and ageing on fine lees enhance its rounded texture. The palate is harmonious, rich in notes of melon and white fruit, supported by a lively mineral freshness.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Hectares: 50
General Charrette spent many years in the area, staying in the windmill on the banks of the Boulogne river, below the castle, trying to escape the republican troops who were hot on his heels. Read more
| Name | La Forchetiere Val de Loire Chardonnay 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Val de Loire IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Vendor | La Forchetiere |
| Story | History and Curiosities The 2024 vintage of Chardonnay La Forchetière represents a unique expression of the Loire Valley, the result of 35-year-old vines cultivated near Nantes on clay and schist soils. In this region, the grape variety finds an unusual and fascinating home, benefiting from the cool sea breezes that ensure its excellent aromatic profile. The low-temperature fermentation and ageing on fine lees enhance its rounded texture. The palate is harmonious, rich in notes of melon and white fruit, supported by a lively mineral freshness. |
| Origin | Nantes area, Loire Valley, France |
| Climate | Clima fresco marittimo |
| Soil composition | Clayey-schistose |
| Fermentation temperature | Low temperature |
| Production technique | Pressatura diretta delle uve, fermentazione in vasca a bassa temperatura, affinamento sulle fecce fini |
| Wine making | Direct pressing upon receipt of the grapes, fermentation in tanks at low temperature, ageing on fine lees. |
| Aging | Maturation on fine lees. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |