La Voûte 2022

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. 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 awarded it a double-gold medal and 91 points, writing: “Bright pale gold color. Discreet but elegant nose, mixing citrus fruits, mineral dimension and a touch of boxwood. The ample, fleshy, concentrated palate, framed by a lovely verve, is very charming, ending with ginger and greengage. Delicious.”

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.