{"product_id":"villa-blanche-chardonnay","title":"Villa Blanche Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Villa Blanche Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpressive aromas such as apricot, mango, banana, peach, nuts, blossom, and anise. The taste is supported by a hint of butter and vanilla due to several months of aging in wooden barrels. This Chardonnay from Calmel \u0026amp; Joseph is so beautiful, full-bodied, and round that every wine lover should try this white wine at least once. Beautiful golden-yellow color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVilla Blanche Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is delicious as an aperitif, with sole, lobster, grilled white fish, fatty fish like salmon, white meat, poultry, and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilla Blanche Chardonnay is made by the famous and award-winning Domaine Calmel \u0026amp; Joseph from the Languedoc Roussillon in Southern France. Laurent Calmel is an oenologist with experience gained in various wine regions in and around France. Jerome Joseph comes from the hotel industry and is responsible for the commercial aspects. Together, they ensure that the Villa Blanche wines are among the best in the Languedoc-Roussillon!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilla Blanche Chardonnay is made from 100% \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e grapes. The grapes are harvested twice at night. An early harvest to maintain freshness in the wine, then fifteen days later to achieve good concentration and more aromas. After harvest, the wine ages for 3 months in oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine offers perfect value for money and is considered one of the best Chardonnays in the world under 10 euros.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee here which other Villa Blanche wines we have in our assortment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGold Medal Chardonnay du Monde 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHouse White of the Year vintage 2023 at Sommelier Wine Awards 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5th in the world! Chardonnay du Monde Festival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e90 points James Suckling – vintage 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGOLD Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCommended Decanter World Wine Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e16\/20 points Jancis Robinson – vintage 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGold Medal at Mundus Vini 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTop 10 Meilleurs Chardonnay du Monde 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGold Medal 2020: Top 10 (8th position) among more than 700 Chardonnays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilla Blanche Chardonnay is harvested at night in two different stages. This allows the wine to retain both its fresh character and its ripe, full fruit. A portion of the wine also ages for three months in oak, which provides subtle notes of vanilla and toasted nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calmel \u0026 Joseph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944395149637,"sku":"C89912","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/3aec6eb45eb33d601c3ec3d5ef74358778fdabde.jpg?v=1787300468","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/villa-blanche-chardonnay","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}