Flamboyant Barrel Ferment Chardonnay

Domaine de l’Herbe Sainte “Harmonie” Chardonnay 2024 Region/Appellation: Pays d’Oc Vintage: 2024 Blend: 100% Chardonnay ABV: 13.5% Background: When I went to France in February this year I was hunting new suppliers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for very sharp prices, which basically implies that I wasn’t looking for Burgundy! So imagine my satisfaction when I came across the Greuzard family who had been vignerons in Burgundy for many generations and had relatively recently moved to Domaine de l’Herbe Sainte (45 minutes east from Carcassonne) with a view to growing top flight Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Pays d’Oc. It really was the best of both worlds: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir made by a family from Burgundy but at highly reasonable prices. This is their flagship white wine. Tasting Note Matured for 8 months in French oak barrels, with regular lees stirring to build richness and mouthfeel. A proportion of new oak contributes subtle spice and toasted nuances while maintaining the wine’s freshness and balance. Tasting Note Domaine de l’Herbe Sainte “Harmonie” Chardonnay 2024 is a pure and powerful expression of Chardonnay from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Pays d’Oc. Brilliant golden-yellow in colour, it opens with an enticing bouquet of ripe peach, yellow apple and citrus peel, layered with notes of vanilla, toasted hazelnut and delicate baking spices derived from barrel fermentation and ageing. The palate is generous and beautifully structured, combining impressive concentration with remarkable freshness. Rich stone fruit flavours mingle with hints of buttered brioche, roasted almonds and subtle oak spice, creating a luxurious yet finely balanced profile. A creamy texture envelops the palate, while vibrant acidity provides energy and precision through to a long, persistent finish. This versatile Chardonnay pairs superbly with roast chicken, creamy pasta dishes, grilled lobster, pan-seared scallops and mature hard cheeses. Enjoy now for its expressive fruit and oak harmony, or cellar for a up to a few more years, during which time it will develop additional complexity, savoury depth and refined elegance. Post arrival price will be $51.95 Today’s pre-departure price is $32.95 This wine is part of the shipment scheduled to arrive in October/November 2026. Dispatch to you will be organised as soon as it has cleared Australian customs.