COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Pearl Morissette Estate Winery
REGION
Niagara Peninsula
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dix-Neuvième Pearl Morissette is a 2018 Chardonnay from the Twenty Mile Bench VQA appellation in the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. Pearl Morissette Estate Winery, founded in 2007 by Mel Pearl and François Morissette, is dedicated to expressing the terroir of the Niagara region through sustainable practices and minimal intervention. The winery farms its own vineyards, including the 19th Street Vineyard, which is the source for this wine. The Twenty Mile Bench is known for its unique geographical characteristics that contribute to the wine's identity.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€42
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Dix-Neuvième' after the 19th Street Vineyard.
Fact 02
Minimal intervention winemaking is a core philosophy.
Fact 03
Part of Ontario's renowned Niagara Peninsula wine region.
Fact 04
Limited availability as a special assortment item.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Dix-Neuvième Pearl Morissette is crafted using a philosophy of minimal intervention, emphasizing the expression of its specific vineyard site on the Twenty Mile Bench. Pearl Morissette Estate Winery employs sustainable farming practices in its vineyards. Winemaking techniques are designed to allow the natural characteristics of the Chardonnay grape and the terroir to dominate, with a focus on preserving the wine's integrity and balance. Aging often involves a combination of French oak and stainless steel, with lees stirring contributing to texture.
