{"product_id":"la-forchetiere-val-de-loire-chardonnay-2024","title":"La Forchetiere Val de Loire Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChardonnay La Forchetière is a still French white wine that elegantly expresses the character of the Loire Valley. Originating from the Val de Loire, it displays a pale yellow colour with greenish highlights. The bouquet offers floral aromas and mineral hints, accompanied by notes of white fruit and melon. On the palate, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a dry sip, led by a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e that balances the wine’s natural roundness. The fine acidity makes it ideal as an aperitif or paired with lean fish, shellfish, and \u003cstrong\u003echeese croquettes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from an estate in the Nantes area. The vineyards, with an average age of around thirty-five years, are located in the districts of Melon and Folle Blanche. The vines benefit from a \u003cstrong\u003ecool maritime climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, where ocean breezes encourage slow ripening and an intense aromatic profile. The vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003eclay and schist soils\u003c\/strong\u003e with limestone infiltrations. This geological matrix gives the wine a distinct \u003cstrong\u003emineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e and ensures a very clean finish on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking process preserves the purity of the fruit through \u003cstrong\u003edirect pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e of the freshly harvested bunches. Fermentation takes place at a low temperature to maintain aromatic precision. The wine then matures through \u003cstrong\u003eageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial step to impart a pleasant \u003cstrong\u003erounded texture\u003c\/strong\u003e on the palate without ever weighing down the sip. The final balance combines a lively acidic component with a structural softness that faithfully enhances the character of the grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage of \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay La Forchetière\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a unique expression of the Loire Valley, the result of 35-year-old vines cultivated near Nantes on clay and schist soils. In this region, the grape variety finds an unusual and fascinating home, benefiting from the cool sea breezes that ensure its excellent aromatic profile. The \u003cstrong\u003elow-temperature fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e and ageing on fine lees enhance its rounded texture. The palate is harmonious, rich in notes of melon and white fruit, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003elively mineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Forchetiere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45729020215467,"sku":"58676","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/la-forchetiere-val-de-loire-chardonnay-2024_58676_1_5bd067bc-604f-4721-a805-3c9ac527e065.webp?v=1773786940","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/la-forchetiere-val-de-loire-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}