2012 Domaine des Herbauges “Moulin d’Argent” Chardonnay “Vieilles Vignes”; VDP du Val de Loire, France

herbaugesChard2012webSituated 7.5 miles from from Nantes, within a triangle between the Atlantic Ocean, the Loire River and the Lake of GrandLieu. Created in 1864, the estate has been run by the Choblet family for five generations. Nowadays, 2 generations of the family are still sharing and providing their respective experience to the profit of this great vineyard, certainly the most prestigious and reputed of the Muscadet Côtes de Gran-dLieu Appellation. While using up to date technologies to allow separate vinification and expression of the richness and diversity of each precise “terroir” and parcel, the Choblet family pays particular attention to and respects the environment. Since 1980 the entire vineyard has been cultivated using sustainable agriculture practices.

Not often found in the market, this is 100% un-oaked old vine (40 year+) Chardonnay. Ripe and filled with lovely aromas and flavors of ripe pears, quince, and apples, this is a joy to drink. Medium-bodied, fresh and showing great purity, this wine is nicely fruit-driven and ends on a refreshingly clean note. Great with cheeses, seafood or fowl, this works great by itself too.

$13.99 per bottle