Montmija 25cl Chardonnay
IGP Pays d'Oc
My father, Jean - a visionary of his time - planted his vineyard there, cultivated it in the tradition of Organic Agriculture from the 1970 's onwards. Montmija is the benchmark when it comes to organic wine. It is the authentic organic brand which gives its name to a collection of southern and global grape varieties expressive of the Mediterranean.
In these grape varieties I am looking for fruitness, the lightly scented florescence of the garrigue scrubland. These are wines of style where we discover the immensity of the Corbières the beauty of the Pays Cathare, land of history, land of freedom.
- Chardonnay
10-12°C
The vines are located along the Mediterranean shoreline, between the Cevennes and the Camargue. They enjoy a hot, dry climate, which promotes aromatic development in the grapes during ripening and produces expressive wines. Some of the vines are grown on the terraces around Béziers.
The vines are grown on hillside sites and are selected for organic farming. Particular attention is paid to developing foliage. The grapes are healthy and harvested at peak ripeness. Some of the vines are trained using the Cordon de Royat system, others using the Guyot method. Yields total 70 hl/ha.
Harvesting is done entirely by machine and by night. Before the grapes reach the press, they are entirely destemmed. The juice is clarified at low temperatures (7°C). Temperatures are also constantly checked during fermentation and a small amount of yeast may be added at the start of fermentation to maximise aromatic development.
This Chardonnay can be served well-chilled as an aperitif but also makes the perfect match for fish or seafood, as well as white meats and pasta in a cream sauce.
Beautiful brilliant yellow. Inviting nose of tropical fruits and spices. The palate is ample on the attack with aromas of pineapple, yellow peach and gingerbread. It shows lots of volume on the finish. Drink preferably within the first two years after bottling.
