{"product_id":"calmel-joseph-villa-blanche-chardonnay-2024-white","title":"Calmel \u0026 Joseph, Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2024 White","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalmel \u0026amp; Joseph’s Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2024 is a beautifully expressive white wine from France’s Pays d’Oc, combining ripe Mediterranean fruit with refreshing citrus and a soft, creamy texture. A short period of oak ageing adds subtle richness without overshadowing the wine’s lively character, making it an elegant and versatile example of modern Languedoc Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright golden in appearance, the wine offers an inviting and complex bouquet of mango, banana, passion fruit, peach and pineapple, complemented by fresher notes of grapefruit and lime zest. Subtle hints of butter and vanilla reflect its three months of maturation in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chardonnay grapes come from carefully selected small parcels in the Languedoc, where calcareous soils, abundant sunshine and cooling coastal breezes allow the fruit to ripen slowly and evenly. Respect for nature and the local environment is central to the vineyard work. The grapes are harvested by hand in two passes, ensuring that only the finest and fully ripe bunches are used. After a strict selection, the wine is vinified to preserve its vibrant fruit and then matured for three months in oak barrels, adding gentle creamy, buttery and vanilla notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich yet refreshing, Villa Blanche Chardonnay is an excellent match for salmon, sole and lobster, as well as salads topped with mackerel. Its generous fruit also makes it a refined aperitif. Serve well chilled at approximately 9–11°C. Decanting is not usually necessary, although a brief 15–20 minutes in a carafe can help open the wine’s aromatic profile when served young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalmel \u0026amp; Joseph was founded by oenologist Laurent Calmel and Jérôme Joseph to showcase the exceptional potential of Languedoc-Roussillon. The négociant-producer works with high-quality vineyards and carefully selected parcels across the region, benefiting from diverse soils, a warm climate and cooling Mediterranean winds. Their wines reflect the area’s modern, innovative character while maintaining a strong focus on responsible viticulture and precise winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calmel \u0026 Joseph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54475629527377,"sku":"VDZ-10269914104144-52306740445520","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/villa-blanche-chardonnay.png?v=1785707404","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/calmel-joseph-villa-blanche-chardonnay-2024-white","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}