La Voûte 2020

For many Chardonnay lovers, just hearing the word ‘Limoux’ makes their mouths water in anticipation. This southern French appellation is home to seriously fine sparklers (Crémant de Limoux) and some of the world’s best Chardonnay, many of which can rival the top bottles from Burgundy.

You’ll taste for yourself with hugely popular La Voûte, winner of two prestigious silver medals. Winemaker Mark Hoddy sourced premium grapes from the Astruc vineyard in Limoux Océanique. Here, vines planted almost 1,000 feet up soak in brilliant sunshine and chilly breezes, a combination that locks in ripeness, aromatic intensity and greater depth of flavor. Back at Mark’s ‘workshop’ in Bordeaux (Le Chai au Quai), he fermented the juice in new oak barrels—a further eight months resting in barrel rounded out all the pure fruit flavors.

Gilbert & Gaillard wrote of the previous vintage: “Delicate toasted vanilla oak backed by yellow fruits and white flowers on the nose. The palate is densely structured with generous weight, a beautiful aromatic line-up and controlled oak influence. All of this combines to produce a lovely rich, lush wine.” You can expect the same from this fresh 2020 release.

Serve in large glasses in order to release the aroma, then pair with chicken (roasted or drizzled with a creamy, lemony sauce) or grilled turbot.

A long-time customer favorite, this Chardonnay is sure to sell quickly. Place your order soon to secure your share.