2025 Domaine Dusseau Chardonnnay Reserve Barrel Aged

When it comes to value for money, Domaine Dusseau is hard to beat. The Reserve series (Barrel Aged), in particular, produces wonderfully fine wines at a very pleasant price. Located in the south of France, Domaine Dusseau possesses vineyards spread across various areas in the Pays d'Oc, each with its own climate. The majority of the grapes are destined for bulk wines, but a limited portion—and then the best fruit—is intended for in-house bottling, where quality is the guiding principle.

Thanks to the large area of its own vineyards, Domaine Dusseau has the ability to consistently select the best grapes from the best plots for the wines under its own label.

The vineyards of Domaine Dusseau around Limoux are situated in three climatically distinct regions:
- To the west of Limoux, the 'Terroir Océanique' with wines where acidity dominates.
- To the northeast, the 'Terroir Méditerranéen' with full-bodied wines.
- To the south, the 'Terroir Haute Vallée', where the wines clearly have more minerality.

This variation in terroirs allows for the pursuit of consistent quality by adjusting the proportions in each blend to the characteristics of the vintage. In cool years, the percentage of 'Méditerranéen' can be increased, while in warm years, more freshness can be brought into the wine by increasing the proportion of 'Océanique'. The grapes for the Dusseau Reserve Barrel Aged Chardonnay are pressed in a pneumatic press after harvesting; vinification takes place in steel tanks under full temperature control and contact with the skins. This Réserve Chardonnay is aged in French oak for 9 months. This Reserve Chardonnay has a beautiful golden yellow color with notes of citrus fruits and vanilla on the nose. Rich and coating on the palate, ripe apricot, citrus fruits, and vanilla with a creamy finish.