Taste & Aging
Complexity
Accessible & smoothDrinking Window
Aromas
Food Pairing
Sainte-Anne de L'Abbaye Chardonnay 2023 Pays d’Oc, France
Sainte-Anne de L'Abbaye Chardonnay 2023 is all about freshness, vibrant fruit, and a subtle minerality. This Chardonnay from the Languedoc primarily showcases green apple, citrus, and delicate tropical notes, complemented by floral nuances that lend it a fresh and modern style. On the palate, it maintains this character beautifully, with a soft, round texture and an elegant finish that also reveals a hint of almond.
Vineyards and Region
The origin here is deliberately pure and distinctly South French.
- Location / Origin: This wine comes from the Languedoc and bears the Pays d’Oc designation. This suits a Chardonnay that primarily focuses on accessibility, fresh fruit, and a clear style.
Grape Composition
Here, it's all about one grape that, in this wine, is mainly focused on freshness and suppleness.
- Chardonnay – Pays d’Oc: Chardonnay forms the complete base, giving the wine its citrus-driven initial taste, soft roundness, and refined, fresh structure.
Tasting Notes and Serving Suggestions
Light straw yellow in the glass, with an aromatic nose of green apple, citrus, and subtle tropical fruits like pineapple. On the palate, this Chardonnay is lively and clear, with crisp acidity, a soft, round texture, and notes of citrus and peach that combine beautifully with a light minerality. The finish remains fresh and elegant, with a subtle hint of almond that adds extra depth.
- Dishes: Salads, grilled fish, shellfish, poultry, white meat, and soft cheeses such as young goat cheese or Brie pair very naturally with this wine, as it beautifully combines freshness and roundness.
Product details
| Alcohol content | 13.0% |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Producer | Pujol Estate |
| Varietal(s) | Chardonnay |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 8° - 10°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |