Domaine des Deux Roches Saint-Veran Tradition 2023 HALF

Description Domaine des Deux Roches translates as ‘Estate of the Two Rocks’, a reference to the position of this wine estate between the two distinctive, rocky escarpments of Solutre and Vergisson, in the Maconnais area of southern Burgundy. Owners of the Domaine, Jean-Luc Terrier and Christian Collovray make this great Saint-Veran, a white that beats many other more famous Burgundies for sheer deliciousness. TASTING NOTES: With plenty of classic citrus notes, this Chardonnay is ripe, round, and full of juicy pear and peach fruit, and crisp acidity to give a lovely fresh feel. An allrounder of a wine from the Chardonnay grape, to suit most occasions. It’s ripe, round, and full of juicy pear and citrus fruit. A hint of oak gives almond and nut complexity that suits nut/seed-based salads and vegetable dishes too. Dry and delicious. Drink now or keep till Winter 2027. 13% alcohol.  FOOD PAIRING, STORING AND SERVICE: An incredibly versatile wine this Chardonnay will suit most occasions, this works as a refreshing, pre-dinner wine and will match pork dishes and fruit-based sauces perfectly. The touch of oak gives almond and nut hints that suit nut/seed-based salads and vegetable dishes too. It’s smart enough for a dinner party but well-priced for a treat all to yourself! ABOUT: The Chardonnay is sourced from a selection of vineyards with various plots throughout the relatively small appellation of Saint-Veran. The grapes were pressed very slowly and gently in order not to damage the skins nor release bitter components into the wine. It was fermented in French oak barrels, and after fermentation the wine then spent an additional 8 months in barrel where it mellowed and allowed the natural fruit, structure and acidity to mesh together. 20% of the oak was new meaning a delicious toasty note in the wine.