Wine Domaine de Baron'Arques, Limoux, "Le Chardonnay", 2011
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Chardonnay: 100%
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Tasting Notes
Transparent wine with golden brilliant color.
The wine has a harmonious attack with a light mint flavor. Refreshing, creamy taste is transformed into a long fruity finish with orange tones.
The wine shows a bright mineral aroma with subtle fruit and citrus tones.
Wine perfectly paired with white meat and poultry, are encouraged to apply to the fried fish with grilled vegetables.
Interesting Facts
Dry white wine "Le Chardonnay" is made from hand-picked grapes Chardonnay. The wine is aged in oak barrels (50% - a new, 50% - a year of use), so its taste is characterized by bright creamy tones. "Le Chardonnay" - it is an absolute reflection of terroir zones Lima, which is revealed in the wine through expressive mineral notes, complex aroma and taste amazing freshness.
Winemaking history of the Rothschilds, the famous banking family, who in the 19th century have created a financial empire began in 1853 with the purchase of Bran Castle Mouton in Pauillac. This castle was given the name Rothschild Chateau Mouton Rothschild, and producing wine here respectively called Mouton Rothschild. But the family had little interest in production until 1920, when the estate began to manage an ambitious, bright and eccentric Baron Philippe de Rothschild, who breathed new life into the vineyard inherited them. Today, the name of the person associated with the steady pursuit of high quality in the production of wine and unprecedented success in the wine business. Baron Philippe de Rothschild was truly devoted to his cause, he was guided by innovative and revolutionary ideas in the wine industry that literally changed the lives of all lovers of wine from Bordeaux. Thanks to the courage, brilliant mind, intuition and creativity, he made a rather conservative revolution in business - a traditional French winemaking. Baron was among the first in Bordeaux introduced the practice of bottling of wine in the economy, which is generally accepted. Another innovative step was the construction of an unusual wine cellar, designed by his friend, the architect of Paris. This cellar was not underground, and above it. The aim of the company from its very inception has been producing the best wines in the world in any category. Excellent quality wine is largely determined by the company over the years perfected the art of blending.
Daughter of Philippe de Rothschild, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, head of the company today, continues the tradition of his father and makes every effort to modernize and develop the family business. Today, the company's products are exported to over 60 countries.