GRANDE SÉLECTION CHARDONNAY

GRANDE SÉLECTION
CHARDONNAY 2024

Vin de France

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2022 2023 2024

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 : 2024

Southern France experienced contrasting weather conditions in 2024, with a mild winter followed by spring frosts and significant rainfall until early summer. These challenges favored the development of cryptogamic diseases, particularly downy mildew, which affected vine health.

Yields of Chardonnay were below expectations, showing a decline compared to the previous year. This decrease was attributed to the persistent drought of prior years, which weakened the vines, and to diseases exacerbated by the humid conditions.

Harvesting began in late August and extended into September, with heterogeneous results across regions due to climatic and sanitary disparities.

Despite these challenges, the harvested Chardonnay grapes showed satisfactory quality in the least affected parcels. The wines produced exhibit typical aromas of white-fleshed fruits, such as apple and pear, with hints of citrus. On the palate, they offer pleasant freshness, balanced acidity, and a harmonious structure, although some may lack complexity due to disrupted ripening conditions.

GRANDE SÉLECTION CHARDONNAY 2024