GRANDE SÉLECTION CHARDONNAY

GRANDE SÉLECTION
CHARDONNAY 2022

Vin de France

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2022 2023

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: Bright straw yellow.

Nose: A generous and seductive bouquet with notes of nectarine and acacia.

Mouth: Elegant, round and well-balanced with flavours of exotic fruits carried by a long finish.

Wine and food pairing

Will be perfect with mixed salads, grilled meats, fish and shellfish, or simply as an aperitif with tapas and crakers.

Serving temperature

Serve ideally between 11°C and 13°C. (52°-55°F.).

Ageing potential

Ready to drink in order to appreciate its intense aromas, but can be kept for 2 to 3 years.

Origin

This cuvée « Grande Sélection » is a tribute to the talent of Antonin Rodet who gave its fame and credentials to the Maison Rodet in the early 20th century. The success of the Maison Rodet wines carefully selected among the best terroirs in France contributed to the international renown of this Mercurey based winery. From the Thames to the Elbe River, passing through the shores of the Lake Geneva, the trendy districts of Paris, Bruges or Amsterdam, the Maison’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wine were only available on allocation. Antonin Rodet’s consecration came with an award at the Universal Exhibition in 1900.

Vins de France is a quite new denomination (2009) for wines produced and sourced from different wine regions in France. It is a great opportunity for our winemaker to express the House skills with wines showing a steady style and unique personality and perfectly reflecting Antonin Rodet’s commitment towards the enhancement of French terroir, more specifically Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes were harvested during the cool hours of the night and early in the morning, to keep the typical freshness of Chardonnay. Each selected plot was vinified seperately so to respect its true nature and origin and to get a finer and purer wine. After the fermentation process, the wine was aged for 4 months on fine lees, under wood for a quarter, to bring a subtle structure and for the 3 others in stainless steel tanks to keep the fruit and freshness of the grape.

Vintage : 2022

The winter was cold and dry with a number of frosts, which, in recent years, are rare phenomena in the South. The humid spring slowed down the start of the growth cycle in the vineyard.

The record heat in May caused a sudden boost and the vines went from a late budburst to flowering 8 to 10 days ahead of schedule. June was characterised by stormy spells with heavy rainfall, which was beneficial to the grapes' development. The hot summer, with periods of scorching heat, made the vines on the slopes and those with no irrigation thirsty.

The first harvest began at night on 10 August with the Sauvignon and Pinot Noir varieties in the Béziers and Montpellier area. This is quite significant, as over the last ten years, the harvest has always begun after 15 August. Warm weather during the day with cool nights thanks to sea breezes, enabled the grapes to retain their aromatic potential and to preserve their sugar/acidity balance.

This typically early vintage produces colourful wines with a vast array of aromas and good concentration. Volumes are slightly higher compared to 2021.

GRANDE SÉLECTION CHARDONNAY 2022