Domaine Attilon - Ambition Chardonnay 2016
Rhône
White
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Hachette
"Made from a single Chardonnay grape, this wine has a light, floral nose. The palate is harmonious, round without heaviness, with just the right acidity to support it." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018)
Features
Estate
Domaine Attilon
Cuvée
Ambition Chardonnay
Vintage
2016
Designation
IGP Méditerranée
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
sandy-clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
5% in new barrels. No malolactic fermentation.
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pale, slightly golden colour
Nose
of white peaches, mocha and toast
Mouth
full, ample, with elegant, mellow oak.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
goes very well with fish in sauce or grilled, poultry, exotic cuisine, mixed salads and certain cheeses (goat's cheese, Comté, Beaufort).
Domaine Attilon
IGP Méditerranée
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2018 guide) Cited (Successful wine)
Rated domain (2018 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Made from a single Chardonnay grape, this wine has a light, floral nose. The palate is harmonious, round without heaviness, with just the right acidity to support it.
About the domain :
Renaud de Roux, who has been at the helm of this 95-hectare vineyard since 1968 - traces of it date back to the 17th century. -He has been growing his vines organically since 1983. He was a forerunner of this method of cultivation in the region.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
out of 17 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE C. Published on 05/02/2019
Light on the nose, fine and complex on the palate, a little hard on the finish which should diminish over time.
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Note and review by M. ANTHONY C. Published on 20/05/2018
A great success at the table with this very affordable white.
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Note and review by M. ALAIN D. Published on 09/02/2018
A pleasant Chardonnay, from which I would have expected more personality.
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Note and review by M. CYRIL F. Published on 27/01/2018
A fine Mediterranean white at a good price
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 04/06/2024
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE L. Published on 22/08/2019
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Note and review by M. CLAUDE L. Published on 24/06/2019
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Note and review by Mme MARIE HELENE G. Published on 26/04/2019
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER B. Published on 25/04/2019
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Note and review by M. PATRICE D. Published on 14/03/2019
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