Chardonnay – Vinumlector

Malbicho Chardonnay

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:51:54 +0000

Malbicho is regarded as someone who dares to try something new, who abides by the dictates of tradition, who has a confident and challenging attitude toward life. Therefore, these wines convey the vision of someone who thinks outside the box, someone who challenges limits, who fears nothing. Argentine wines, but with their own unique perspective: free and challenging. That and much more lives in every bottle of Malbicho. A great example of an Argentine Chardonnay, which possesses a smooth, mouth-filling sensation for a finish that is complex luscious and round For more info, visit Malbicho website. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note

Les Petits Princes Valençay Blanc Val De Loire AOP

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:58:09 +0000

The Huteau Boulanger winery was founded by Catherine and Francois in the heart of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. The winery has 45 hectares of vineyards. "If you respect nature, soil, climate, he will give you an exceptional Muscadet that combines sophistication and freshness." The company's philosophy is based on a huge love and passion for winemaking and minimal impact on the ecosystem. Winemaker himself at the estate Domaine du Moulin Camus in Muscadet area, Francois Boulanger offers a wide range of Loire Valley wines from family estates meeting high quality criteria. The soils from where Les Petits Princes comes are made of flinty clay and alluvial gravel. For more info, visit Huteau Boulanger website. VARIETALS 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Berlucchi ’61 Franciacorta Brut Rosé DOCG

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:14:00 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual sugar 6.5 g/l
Total acidity 7.5 g/l
pH 3.10

APPEARANCE
Intense pink with soft , foamy mousse with long-lasting cordon around the glass.

NOSE
Elegant hints of wild berries and ripe fruit, nicely blended with subtle nuances of yeast and crusty bread.

PALATE
Refined and elegant with exceptional acidity well balanced by medium-high sugar level.

AGEING
Second fermentation in the bottles and maturation sur lie for a minimum of 24 months followed by an additional 2 months after disgorgement.

PAIRING
Perfect as an aperitif, it will also pair well with cold meats and charcuterie, flavoured first courses and fully matured cheeses. Superb with shellfish.

RATINGS

92pts

91pts

90pts

Domaine Patrick Pestre Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Vermots

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:02:09 +0000

Created in 1992, Domaine Pestre covers 15 hectares. A good part of the vineyard is located in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, then a smaller part in a neighboring villages of the Côte de Beaune such as Pommard, Savigny-les-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Auxey-Duresses etc… The estate's belief is in an organic cultivation using no pesticide, herbicide and insecticide. The village of Savigny-les-Beaune is located between Beaune and Corton. The name Vermots is compose of two elements : «Ver» derived from the latin versus meaning toward and «mots» referring to monts (hills). Indeed above these two plots rises a hillside that is further up covered by the Grand Hâ State forest. The soil is limestone with good drainage. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Domaine Patrick Pestre Bourgone Hautes Côtes de Beaune Blanc

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:17:31 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%

APPEARANCE
Bright yellow color.

NOSE
Nose of citrus, apple and almond.

PALATE
Fresh in the mouth with a good minerality.

PAIRING
Shellfish, fish, white meat and on its own as an aperitive.

RATINGS

3.8

Domaine Patrick Pestre Auxey-Duresses

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:36:25 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Pale yellow color with golden reflections.

NOSE
Nose of green apple with notes of flowers.

PALATE
The palate is very fresh with a good balance.

PAIRING
Seafood in sauce, shellfish, raw fish, grilled chicken breast, veal, pâtés, terrines and fresh cheese.

RATINGS

4

L’Abondance Blanc Pays d’Oc IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Sun, 04 May 2025 10:07:36 +0000

Located on a schist Terroir, typical of Languedoc, and with a very sunny Mediterranean microclimate, La Cave de Roquebrun produces wines in AOC Saint-Chinian-Roquebrun, AOC Saint-Chinian, AOC Languedoc and IGP Pays d'Oc, all original and high quality wines. Certified sustainable HVE (High Environmental Value) For more info, visit Cave de Roquebrun website. VARIETALS Viognier, Rolle, Chardonnay VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note

Cantina di Negrar Soave Classico DOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:24:19 +0000

The Cantina di Negrar brand is the soul of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar and pays homage to the philosophy of cooperative production while also recalling the territory’s historical vestiges: the effigy of St. Mark’s Lion standing tall on a column in the centre of Negrar is testimony of the Venetian Republic’s domination in the sixteenth century. The Cantina di Negrar wines are rooted in the wine-making tradition of Valpolicella and the Veronese wine-growing areas, with a modern reinterpretation to guarantee the best price/quality ratio. The name of this famous wine is said to derive from Svevi or Suavi, one of the peoples who attempted the conquest of Italy in the Medieval era. According to some people, the name Soave is thought to have been given to the town by the divine poet Dante due to the deliciousness of its wine. For more info, visit Cantina di Negrar website. VARIETALS Garganega, Trebbiano and Chardonnay VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Whitesands Estate Brut Cuvée

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:20:55 +0000

Brushtail Estate captures the essence of Australia, inspired by its prominent wildlife, that is much-loved by so many. Just like the Brushtail Possum, this range is a prized Australian native, with its very own distinguishing features. As a new addition to the range, Whitesands Estate Brut Cuvée is very refreshing with the fragrance and fruit of a classic sparkling, in a crisp, dry, frizzante style. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE NV Download Tasting Note

Schild Estate Alma Schild Barossa Chardonnay

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:13:27 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Pale lemon in appearance.

NOSE
Aromatically the wine shows notes of powderpuff mineral bath salts, white floral blossom, ripe citrus and a faint glimpse of almond nuttiness.

PALATE
On the palate flavours of nougat, lemon citrus pith, white peach and nectarine work towards a clear target and a focused finish as the wine drives all the way to the back of the palate.

AGEING
Varying degrees of oak barrel and stainless steel use, lees stirring and malolactic fermentation are all used in an effort to add some roundness and depth before bottling.

PAIRING
Great with chicken and mushroom risotto.

RATINGS