2023 Chardonnay, Domaine d'O, Haute Vallée de l'Aude
Drink in the freshness and vibrancy of springtime with chardonnay and pinot noir from Domaine d'O. Here, the 2023 vintage sourced from vineyards grown at altitude in the cool, limestone-rich foothills of Limoux (Languedoc) for sleek, vivid, refreshing, Burgundy-styled cuvées perfect for the brighter season that is here.
Domaine d’O – where Burgundian savoir-faire meets exceptional Limoux terroir: Born in the Hospices de Beaune and raised among Burgundy’s most revered vineyards, Head Winemaker Oliver Lemstra-Bake brings instinctive understanding for achieving authentic varietal expression. Here, Atlantic breezes, Mediterranean sun, and ample rainfall combine to yield pristine fruit from which he sculpts chiselled, mineral-driven chardonnays that burst with citrus and orchard fruit alongside lip-smacking, red-fruited, spicy pinot noirs with a touch of sweet spice. It’s how you best enjoy Burgundian elegance and finesse at a fraction of the price.
"The 2022 Domaine d'O Chardonnay is a new one on me and an unexpected delight. Produced by Burgundy-born Oliver Lemstra Bake in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Limoux appellation, it's fermented in steel, undergoes partial malolactic fermentation and is then matured partly in steel and partly in oak. The result is that of a truly classy Chardonnay creamy, full and rounded with hints of apples, pears and citrus. Spot on."
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine (previous vintage).