Domaine Saint Hilaire Chardonnay 2018

Pays d'Oc IGP

/ 5 ( reviews)

Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard Wine Guide, 2020
89pts, Gilbert & Gaillard Wine Guide, 2020

First release of this Gold medal Chardonnay from Domaine Saint Hilaire in the Languedoc. Owned since 2015 by Nick and Lisa Kent, it starred in Tim Akin MW's Top 100 Languedoc wines. Enjoy its lovely freshness, creamy texture and ripe melon flavour.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Fresh with flavours of melon, apple and honey, and a creamy texture

Aroma

Intense floral notes, orange blossom, melon and honey

More information

White - Very Dry
Chardonnay
France
Pale gold
Vegetarian

13.5% ABV
10.13 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2023
Vegan

It's the kind of story you see in the movies. In 2015, Nick and Lisa were on holiday in the Languedoc, a part of France they'd always loved, for the people, the landscape and (of course) the wines. One afternoon, they popped into this small domaine for a tasting. Six months later, they had the keys. But this was no romantic folly. Both Nick and Lisa hail from corporate backgrounds, so they had the foresight to keep hold of the skills of head winemaker Vincent Maurel. Vincent's been working here for the best part of 20 years, winning many awards for his elegant wines. This 2018 Chardonnay is a great example. Beautiful, not only for its structure and elegance, but also its refreshing, crisp finish. Great solo, and tasty with seafood pancakes.

"Top example of Languedoc Chardonnay. Full of orange blossom, mineral notes and ripe melon juiciness" Mark Hoddy
Buyer for the Languedoc