Domaine Lafage - Novellum Chardonnay 2023 (750ml) Tupungato

Domaine Lafage - Novellum Chardonnay 2023 (750ml) TupungatoWinemakers Notes Chardonnay shows up in some remarkable places but few as breathtaking as the Roussillon where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean. From vineyards just a stone's throw from the beach and within view of the historic Mont Canigou, Eric Solomon and Jean Marc Lafage have created Novellum, a refined, aromatic and elegant Chardonnay that is aged in tank and neutral French barrels. Critic Acclaim WS 89 Wine Spectator 89 points Warm and round,

One may sense a bit of vanilla and fig

The nose boasts floral aromas (acacia

Full-bodied yet so elegant

Soil composition: Saum/marine and basalt soils

I’ve got a restaurant

with attractive notes of grilled sweet corn and ripe peaches

the length of the wine and give texture and focus

a big palate presence

Merlot adds a juicy blue-fruited element

and appetizers

floral and fresh

Soft and creamy finish