Chardonnay vin de pays d oc

A waxy, petrol-like character initially wafts from the glass of this wine, followed by notes of bitter melon, spiced orange and mealy apple flesh. The palate is medium in weight, but shows good acidity and a lightly toasty note that works in harmony. There's a subtle texture too, with notes of wood-grilled apple and peach pit lingering on the close. Lauren Buzzeo

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2010 Vintage Tasted: Sep 2012

Gelbgoldene Farbe der vollreifen Trauben. Feinfruchtige Nuancen, die an Birnen, Aprikosen und frischen Apfel erinnern, zart buttrige Nuancen. Saftige gelbe Frucht, feine Anklänge von Vanille, zarte Holzwürze, frisch strukturiert, mit zitronigen Noten im Abgang. Südfranzose von burgundischem Zuschnitt. (Falstaff Best Buy)

2010 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2012

Lively and vibrant, bright scents of apple and fresh orange supremes quickly fade on the light-weight palate and on the clean but short finish.

2009 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2011

Fresh apple, green grass, dandelion and a touch of soft smoke emanate from the glass, transitioning to flavors of gingered peach and spicy orange on the palate. Medium weight and well structured with nice complexity and evolution. Drink now.

2006 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2009

Notes of cream, lemon and newly sawn wood open this full-bodied example from one of the brands that helped launch the popularity of Pays d'Oc varietal wines. The lush palate shows some lemon and pear notes with just a hint of mineral on the finish. Drink up.

2002 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2004

A hint of butteriness, grilled nuts and ripe peaches give this wine a bit of California-esque quality. It's plump and ripe in the mouth, then turns a bit tart and metallic on the finish.

2001 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2004

Flowery, pungent and powerful, with a good level of perfume, sweet pear aromas and outright appeal. A nicely fruited palate with roundness and creamy undertones leads you to a finish of sweet citrus and grapefruit. With a full mouthfeel and clean, bold flavors, this is a winner in its class.

A beautifully done entry-level Chardonnay with good fruit, not rendered too sweet or too oaky. Nice mouthfeel-even a bit of elegance. A clean finish with unexpected length. All you can ask for in Chardonnay at this price.

A selection of the better-known international grape varieties, with Pays d'Oc designation and French-style profile.

This Chardonnay is a French-style wine with aromatic complexity, freshness and good length.

Precise quality management

Internationally famous, Chardonnay is a white grape that expresses itself in a distinctive manner in the Pays d'Oc region. This wine comes from selected parcels from our various partners in the area, all of which are Terra Vitis-certified. The Mediterranean climate and wide diversity of soil types help this wine reveal its bold character and rich, complex aromatic structure: • Aude and the Thau lagoon area: richness and volume • North of Béziers area: structure and freshness

Maison Castel know-how

The Maison Castel team closely monitors vinification following strict specifications. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration on skins give this wine its varietal character. It is then aged with staves (one of the best ways to impart an oaked profile) for six to eight months to bring out the grape's aromatic expression. Lees stirring gives this Chardonnay structure, good balance and length.