Val de l'Ours
There’s a place on the hills bordering the Mediterranean shores where nature has always been so abundant that brown bears had chosen it to settle down, knowing that the rocky hillsides and forest would provide them a safe habitat, and the thick vegetation ample supplies of food and water.
Today human activity has reclaimed this fertile valley, pushing the bears further up towards the Pyrenean mountains and allowing us to produce a range of generous wines.
Today human activity has reclaimed this fertile valley, pushing the bears further up towards the Pyrenean mountains and allowing us to produce a range of generous wines.
The vintage
In the Languedoc, the cold and wet winter was followed by a very wet spring with significant rainfall in June. This allowed water reserves to be built up, but also led to the spread of mildew affecting parts of the region.
Thanks to a very hot summer interspersed by regular short showers, dry air, and favourable temperatures with good day-night variation, this vintage will be remembered for the very good quality of the crop. These promising climatic conditions allowed the grapes to be harvested at optimum ripeness. 2018 has all the characteristics of a fine vintage, at Aussières and in the Languedoc.
Thanks to a very hot summer interspersed by regular short showers, dry air, and favourable temperatures with good day-night variation, this vintage will be remembered for the very good quality of the crop. These promising climatic conditions allowed the grapes to be harvested at optimum ripeness. 2018 has all the characteristics of a fine vintage, at Aussières and in the Languedoc.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Tasting
Pale yellow colour with green reflections.
Nice aromatic elegance on the nose with delicate notes of citrus fruit and white flowers.
On the palate the wine reveals good volume without being heavy. The finish combines richness and liveliness, good length with aniseed and citrus notes.
To be enjoyed at its best 2019-2020.
Nice aromatic elegance on the nose with delicate notes of citrus fruit and white flowers.
On the palate the wine reveals good volume without being heavy. The finish combines richness and liveliness, good length with aniseed and citrus notes.
To be enjoyed at its best 2019-2020.