Domaine de L'Aigle 2020 Chardonnay, Limoux AOP
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Domaine de L'Aigle 2020 Chardonnay, Limoux AOP
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Quick Taste
- 93 Points!
- Biodynamic
- "Ripe and golden with lovely lush aromatic, dense fruits...Complex and layered."
About Domaine de L'Aigle 2020 Chardonnay, Limoux AOP
Domaine de l’Aigle is located near Limoux in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The estate covers some 113 acres, with vines planted between 800 and 1600 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest vineyards in the Languedoc. Chardonnay vines thrive in climatic conditions similar to those of Burgundy, where the grape originated; an oceanic climate with continental influences, frequent rainfall and a wide temperature range.
The Domaine de l’Aigle estate produces Languedoc-Roussillon wines with a surprising freshness and an exceptional minerality. The estate began its conversion to biodynamic methods in 2014.
The vineyard is densely planted, with around 5,000 to 6,000 vines per hectare, allowing us to keep the vines under control and produce wines of exceptional quality. The vines are trellised using espaliers to ensure optimal sunlight exposure, allowing the grapes to ripen perfectly. The vines require regular care and manual upkeep, with pruning, de-budding and thinning out the leaves all conducted to environmentally-friendly specifications.
The different varieties are harvested separately, by hand, once they have reached peak maturity and transported to the cellar in special bins. The juice is immediately extracted by delicate pneumatic pressing, thus guaranteeing the superior quality of the must. The must is cooled and left to settle before alcoholic fermentation begins. The wine is left to mature over fine lees and a certain proportion is allowed go through full malolactic fermentation.
Decanter Magazine Awarded this Bronze and said "Ripe and golden with lovely lush aromatic, dense fruits, melon and ripe flavours. Complex and layered."
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 13.5%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type White
- Country France
- Region Languedoc-Roussillon
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