{"product_id":"les-cretes-chardonnay-2025","title":"Les Cretes Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Cretes Chardonnay is a still white wine that fully expresses the vitality of its region. \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, here vinified in the musqué clone variant, reflects the rigour of the Aosta Valley terroir. In the glass, it presents a bright straw yellow, opening with a floral bouquet enlivened by notes of banana, plum and broom. The palate is precise: the soft, savoury texture is supported by a \u003cstrong\u003emarked minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e that perfectly balances the taste. This fresh expression is ideal for accompanying vegetarian dishes, white meats and lean fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in the mountain vineyards of \u003cstrong\u003eFrissonnière di Saint Christophe\u003c\/strong\u003e, cultivated according to the strict principles of \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rows are situated between 600 and 850 metres above sea level, where the favourable north-east exposure ensures a taut and fresh sip. The vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003esloping moraine soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose loose, sandy matrix ensures rapid drainage. Such richness of the soil supports the wine's pronounced savoury component, while Guyot training helps maintain the balance between fruit ripeness and the finesse of the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e, the grapes are chilled and gently pressed as whole bunches. Fermentation lasts twelve days in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature, an essential practice to preserve the varietal aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is followed by targeted \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e enhanced by the bâtonnage technique: this careful step imparts structural roundness, while preserving the unmistakable freshness and lively aromatic definition offered by the alpine environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1989 by the Charrère family, custodians of these lands since 1750, Les Cretes embodies the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Aosta Valley. Now in its sixth generation, the winery manages 35 hectares of mountain vineyards, combining artisanal expertise with respect for the environment. Here, a magnificent expression of the \u003cstrong\u003emusqué clone from Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e comes to life, having found its ideal habitat in the Alpine altitudes. This dedication gives the \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e an unmistakable character, marked by a profound mineral elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Les Cretes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46045764649131,"sku":"59691","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/les-cretes-chardonnay-2025_59691_1_d2da4243-813c-45ef-8070-1248ab26e4c7.webp?v=1773800896","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/les-cretes-chardonnay-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}