Chardonnay `Heritage Collection` De Loach 2019

Burgundian estate Jean-Claude Boisset purchased De Loach in 2003 and brought the focus back to the estate’s original high-quality winemaking philosophy, with specific emphasis on small lot winemaking. The winery’s 17-acre estate vineyard has been completely restored and converted to organic and biodynamic viticulture.

This California Chardonnay displays fragrant aromas of pear, orange blossom and nectarine. On the palate, crisp flavours of apple and citrus mingle with riper stone fruit and subtle vanilla spice, tempered by the wine’s creamy mouthfeel. The finish is refreshing and bright with a characteristic, juicy acidity.

This freshness and acidity of this wine works beautifully with seafood – baked halibut with herbs and fennel, or a seafood pasta are current favourites. There is a lot of choice when it comes to cheese matchings – I always find it hard to ignore a good brie or camembert.