Chateau De Corcelles Beaujolais Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau De Corcelles
Label Name:
 
Beaujolais Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Beaujolais (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92 ; noted in trade tastings (Vinous notes for estate vintages)

Tasting Note
Fresh white flowers, citrus and orchard fruit with clean minerality, a touch of cream and gentle toasty oak; medium-bodied with a bright, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or poached fish (salmon, sea bass), roasted chicken, creamy pasta, pork chops, goat cheese; Asian: seared scallops, miso-glazed cod, sushi/sashimi (white fish), mild Thai or Japanese-style dishes.

Production Method
AOP Beaujolais Chardonnay; hand-harvested, Terra Vitis viticulture; fermented in stainless steel with partial aging in French oak barrels since 2020.

Vineyard Info
Château de Corcelles (Richard family ownership since 1984) farms ~84–92 ha across Beaujolais appellations; produces whites, rosés and several Gamay reds; Terra Vitis certified since 2019.