Saint-Véran Roche Mer 2022

SAINT-VERAN
Appellation d'origine contrôlée
GRAPE VARIETY
Chardonnay 100%
TASTING NOTES
Chardonnay Saint-Véran Roche Mer is produced in two east-facing lieux-dits: Les Châtaigniers, on one side of the Roche de Vergisson, and La Rapie, on the opposite side. The soil is mainly clay and limestone. The grapes come from vineyards at the foot of the limestone ridges of the Vergisson. The grapes are harvested by hand and immediately pressed before cold decanting of the must. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in temperature-controlled tanks. The wine remains on the lees for 10 months, with regular batonnage until the following August. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is racked, blended, lightly filtered and bottled. Delicate aromas of lemon and sun-dried hay open up on the nose. The palate is a pleasant combination of freshness and liveliness, with subtle notes of stone fruit and a freshness that permeates the entire wine. The result is a very intense, full-bodied wine that is truly exceptional.