Domaine de l'Aigle Chardonnay by Domaine de l'Aigle

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, yellow apple, toasted hazelnut, white flowers

Palate: pear, lemon zest, creamy mid-palate, fresh finish

Domaine de l'Aigle's estate Chardonnay. Approachable, oak-aged, biodynamic. The everyday expression of the high-altitude Limoux Chardonnay vineyards.

What it pairs with

Roast chicken with lemon
Toasted hazelnut and lemon zest echo roast bird with citrus.
Seafood paella
White peach and creamy mid-palate handle saffron and shellfish.
Soft cheese platter
Body and fresh finish work across a varied cheese selection.

History

Domaine de l'Aigle's estate Chardonnay is the everyday expression from the property's high-altitude Limoux plantings (250-500m). Biodynamic since Gérard Bertrand's acquisition.

2007: Estate Chardonnay refreshed under Gérard Bertrand's biodynamic approach

Facts

Producer: Domaine de l'Aigle · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay (100%)
Classification: AOC Limoux
Oak: Aged in French oak barrels; partial new wood
ABV: 13.5%
Price: €14-22 at retail
Drinking window: 2-7 from vintage
First vintage: 2007
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Domaine de l'Aigle Chardonnay

What does Domaine de l'Aigle Chardonnay taste like?

White peach, yellow apple, toasted hazelnut and white flowers on the nose; pear, lemon zest, creamy mid-palate and a fresh finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Domaine de l'Aigle Chardonnay?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius.

What food pairs with Domaine de l'Aigle Chardonnay?

Roast chicken with lemon is the canonical match; seafood paella and a soft cheese platter also work well.

What grapes are in Domaine de l'Aigle Chardonnay?

100% Chardonnay from altitude plantings at 250-500m in AOC Limoux.

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