Domaine Pujol Les Gaillards Chardonnay, 2023

A Chardonnay of Character from Southern France

A beautiful yellow robe with a greenish hue. "Les Gaillards" (meaning audacious and intrepid)reflects the characteristics of Chardonnay with floral and fruity notes. A hint of aniseed with mineral undertones. On the palate, the wine is dynamic, racy and even a little saline. 

• From clay marl & sandstone terroirs

"PURE, clean and unwooded Chardonnay from the Minervois, in France’s Languedoc region.The fruit was picked at optimal ripeness to enable the winemaker at this family-owned winery elaborate one of the best Chardonnays from the Languedoc – fresh, smooth and very well balanced.

A yellow straw colour, it has citrus and tropical fruit notes on the nose and palate, with a slight, saline tang and mineral notes on a very satisfying finish."

Matthew Nugent ,The Irish Sun,May 24th 2024

Cellaring: 1-2 years

Food Pairing: Partner with monkfish Armorican-style, a grilled sea bream on its skin, a poultry in creamy sauce with mushrooms or as an aperitif with cubes ofComté or mature Gouda cheese. 

BEHIND THE WINE

On the foothills of the Montagne Noire, in an amphitheater facing the Mediterranean sea, the stronghold of Saint Frichoux still retains, in its soils, the memory of a salty sea. With the balance of the land in focus, for five generations the Pujol family have for taken on the role of winegrowers. The Pujol family are committed to organic and ecological practices and are in the process of the conversion organic certification.