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Calmel and Joseph Villa Blanche Chardonnaytext
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Calmel and Joseph Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2015

Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceThe thing about chardonnay is it has many faces and maybe the best is yet to be discovered. Villa Blanche is a Pays d’Oc chardonnay with style - a very likeable style. It’s surprisingly fresh, thanks to a fruit picking regime that happens at night, and over two different times. There’s fresh, floral fruit on the nose with a hit of wet stones and mineral. The entry is fresh and the palate is lively with tropical fruit flavours and just a hint of nutty lees – a fine balance of flavours. Light, lively and delicious. Good value.Tasted: 29 March 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$21.00750mlprivate wine shops
Producer: Calmel & JosephDistributors: Cru Terroir Wines + Spirits Ltd.
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 680231UPC: 3760044790899