Although Corette stands for purity and cleanness, the winemakers have chosen to give Corette Chardonnay a light oak aging. This follows the family recipe, which was developed in Burgundy, further north. Fermentation takes place partly in oak barrels. This portion of the juice is then aged for another nine months in French oak. However, the majority is aged in stainless steel. This is to emphasize the freshness and the exceptionally high quality of the Chardonnay grapes.
Until the 1980s, Languedoc-Roussillon wines had a dubious reputation. However, when you taste the Corette Chardonnay, all these doubts disappear. The wine has depth, freshness, and an incredible amount of flavor. You can immediately smell and taste the talented winemakers behind this great success. The aroma offers fresh notes of Granny Smith apples and plump pears. A hint of roasted nuts is certainly present. The palate is elegant and refined. An intense bouquet gently settles on the taste buds. The finish seems to linger. Aromas of apricot, vanilla, and oak linger long after a sip of Corette Chardonnay.
