COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Château de Tigné
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château de Tigné's 2023 Chardonnay is a Vin de Pays Val de Loire produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on schist soils in the Anjou appellation. The estate, owned by actor Gérard Depardieu, has a history dating back to the 15th century and is committed to sustainable viticulture, holding Terra Vitis certification. The vines are approximately 20 years old, and farming emphasizes minimal intervention and soil cultivation to express the terroir.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Owned by French actor Gérard Depardieu since 1989.
Fact 02
Estate dates back to the 15th century.
Fact 03
Terra Vitis certified since 2013.
Fact 04
Harvest timing is influenced by local squirrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Chardonnay involves alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures. Depending on the vintage, malolactic fermentation may be partial or total. The wine is subsequently aged on its fine lees until early bottling. Farming practices focus on minimal intervention, with soil cultivation and no added fertilizers, aiming to express the schist terroir. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness.
