Ferrandiere Chardonnay

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Ferrandiere Chardonnay

Pale gold colour with a fruity nose. Palate of pear and passion fruit and a slightly buttery finish. Perfect with fish cooked in sauces and white meats.

Information

Product Code
FR0207 (DUTY FREE)

About This Wine

Country
France
Region
Languedoc
Winery
Domaine de la Ferrandiere
Type
White Wine
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Vintage
2022
Food Matching
Roast chicken, creamy pasta dishes, seafood
ABV (%)
13.5
Closure
Screwcap
Size (cl)
75
Case Size
6
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Organic
No
Sulphites
Contains
Celery
No
Gluten
No
Milk
No
Eggs
No
Fish
No
Nuts
No
Peanuts
No
Sesame
No
Sesame Seeds
No
Shellfish
No
Soya Beans
No
Mustard
No
Molluscs
No
Lupin
No

Domaine de la Ferrandiere

Established in 1922 by the GAU Family, Domaine Ferrandière is located in between Corbières and Minervois. The estate offers a range of wines that perfectly express the signature characteristics of their grapes due to a unique terroir.


Their 100-hectare estate is planted on the reclaimed salt-water lagoon of Marseillette. Around 15 million years ago, the water levels decreased little by little leaving layers of sediments and salt. When the Mediterranean Sea got to the point where it is now (around 2 million years ago) it had left 2000ha of stagnant water full of reeds and samphire which is today the Etang de Marseillette. To remove the salt which has built up in the soil, certain parts of the lagoon are flooded each year. Domaine Ferrandière is flooded for 40 days in winter in order to get rid of the salt content. On this extraordinary land, they can produce un-grafted vines which produce grapes with intense flavours and a crisp acidity.


18 grape varieties are planted on the estate. The vines are between 6 and 30 years old and are machine-harvested and trained with the Cordon de Royat and Guyot Simple systems. The Estate is farmed sustainably and is both Terra Vitis certified and High Environmental Value (HVE) level 3 certified.