Domaine Begude Terroir 11300 Organic Chardonnay

Zesty, fresh and full of green apple flavour

This is a fresh, zesty Chardonnay from Limoux, where steep slopes and cool nights produce fruit with a great freshness for this warm area. The wine has abundant green apple and pear flavours and a pleasing minerality.

Domaine Begude lies at 300m altitude in the northern most limit of the Limoux appellation

Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Tasting Note: Elegant and lean in the style of Mâconnais. Zesty citrus freshness coupled with apple and pear notes, a fine structure and pleasing minerality on the palate.

Food pairing: Great as an aperitif, but also partners well with cheese, chicken & of course many fish dishes. Their go-to family favourite as it is truly polyvalent.

75cl

Vintage: 2022

Appellation: Limoux, South of France

Alcohol: 13%

Domaine Begude have been certified organic by Ecocert since 2010. 

Zero synthetic fertilisers, chemicals or pesticides are used. The only fertilisers they use are natural ones made up of 80% composted sheep manure, 15% grape pulp and 5% olive pulp in pellet form. Thye weed kill mechanically or by hand. The only sprays they use to combat mildew & odium are naturally based copper & sulphur, as permitted under organic regulations. Consequently, the soil is alive and healthy with high levels of organic matter that can better hold nutrients and has a rich microbial diversity. This in turn, produces stronger vines that are better protected against pests and disease and also helps to conserve the native flora and fauna.

In the winery, they also follow strict organic principles with a minimum intervention policy and minimal SO2. Indeed, their natural wines have zero SO2 added. They are increasingly using only indigenous yeasts to best reflect our terroir.