Philippe Guerin Abstraction #3 Chardonnay (750ml)

  • Wine Type

    White Wine

  • Size

    750ml

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Country

    France

  • Region

    Loire Valley

  • Sub-Region

    Vallet

  • Grape

    Chardonnay

  • Farming Method

    ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More

  • ABV

    13.5%

  • Food Pairing

    Soft CheeseSeafoodSeafood Pasta Dishes

Philippe Guérin makes wine in a quiet hamlet in the Loire Valley.  He is the 5th generation of his family to farm 30 hectares of vines within the communes of Vallet and Goulaine.  Most of his vines are Melon de Bourgogne grapes, dedicated to the production of Muscadet, with the oldest vines approaching 90 years of age.  The balance is made up of more commercial varieties which are sold as either Vin de pays or Vin de France.  The harvest is done with a combination of hand and machine.  The “Abstraction” label is Philippe’s Vin de France  label where he has more freedom to experiment and innovate with his winemaking. It is not uncommon in this area to lose a significant amount of grapes (especially the Chardonnay) to frost on a given year, so when the weather cooperates and Philip can produce a Chardonnay it is always a treat! 

Tasting Notes

A balanced Chardonnay characterized by bright orchard fruit, citrus and a great core of minerality.  Very crisp and refreshing.  Enjoy with seafood and seafood pasta, chicken, soft cheeses.   

Method

Philip cultivates a small plot of Chardonnay in the Loire Valley.  The grapes grow on a clay limestone soil, which delivers the true nature of this grape.  The vineyards lie at a low altitude and are influenced by the nearby Atlantic ocean.  The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and there is no oak influence. 

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$23.50

*All prices include applicable taxes and bottle deposit.

 

Reviews

  1. 5

    Not generally a chardonnay fan, but this is a lively bright crisp wine, and real value for money. Better than your average generic table wine!

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