2024 Dumanet Chardonnay Reserve

The Dumanet wines are the house wines in a number of star restaurants. As a condition for being allowed to carry these wines, we are not allowed to give out the names of these restaurants, but these are resounding names and we can actually understand that people like to work with the wines of Dumanet because the quality is very good, the price is very attractive and the style in which the wines are made means that this is appreciated by almost everyone.

For lovers of wood-aged Chardonnay wines, so those who like that little bit of butter in Chardonnay, we can certainly recommend this white Dumanet Chardonnay Reserve. The grapes come from old vineyards in Pay D'oc, located on a soil full of lime and pebbles. These vines grow in a perfect climate with warm days, not too many outliers and the proximity of the sea and the ever-present wind provide sufficient cooling in the evening and night.

After the harvest, it is first cooled to rest and then gently pressed. In this way, Dumanet only obtains the finest and purest juice. After this, part of the wine is aged in oak barrels and the rest is aged in stainless steel, which gives this Chardonnay its strength and suppleness while retaining its freshness. After this period, the bottle matures for a total of eight months in the bottle in the Dumanet cellar before it can be sold.

In the glass this Dumanet Chardonnay Reserve has a clear straw yellow color with in the nose tones of pear and yellow apple, beautifully lush and wide and a hint of vanilla. In the mouth the wine is full bodied but also nice and fresh soft and easy, dry but not at all strict. In the aftertaste this Dumanet Chardonnay Reserve is soft and creamy and a long aftertaste.

FACT : The label shows two men cycling, which is a reminder of the beautiful bike rides through the vineyards. In the past, the winemaker would cycle through the vineyards with the idea of one day making a top wine from this, well, that has succeeded so many years later.

WINE-FOOD SUGGESTIONS:

• Chicken fillet with creamy mushroom sauce and parsley
  The creamy sauce complements the round body of the wine beautifully, while the fresh acids provide balance.

• Pasta with zucchini, lemon and Parmesan cheese
  The wine's fresh citrus notes and soft mouthfeel pair well with the light vegetables and savory cheese.

• Baked salmon with dill and lemon butter
  The fatty structure of the salmon is nicely supported by the ripe fruit and the light woody note of the wine.

• Quiche with leek, bacon and old cheese
  The hearty and creamy quiche pairs perfectly with the Chardonnay, which offers both freshness and a touch of richness.

• Roast turkey with a white wine and tarragon sauce
  The juiciness of the turkey and the spicy sauce complement the structure and aromatic richness of the wine beautifully.

• Scallops with cauliflower cream and beurre noisette
  The soft, buttery flavours of the dish are elegantly supported by the roundness, finesse and subtle oak influence of the Chardonnay.