2015 Domaine Begude Chardonnay "Le Bel Ange"

Staff Reviews

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Keith Mabry

Keith Mabry

K&L Buyer

The 2015 "Bel Ange" is the epitome of pure unadorned Chardonnay. Drinking like a Macon-Villages, this is full of nectarine, Golden Delicious apples and mango flavors with bright acidity and a gorgeous stony finish. So appealing, you'll be back for much more. Hurry, only one shipment this year!

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John Majeski

John Majeski

One of the purest expressions of unoaked, organic Chardonnay (with a splash of Chenin Blanc) in our stores, the Bel Ange ("beautiful angel") shimmers in the glass, radiating prismatic fruit aromas and flavors of apple, mango, apricot and pear, with enough citrus zest and finesse to spare At this great price, it would be advisable to buy this by the case and save it for casual parties, picnics, gatherings of the tribe, family or friends. Drink it, love it, live it, just don't leave it!

Notes

Domaine Begude is a small family-owned property located high in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Limoux region of the Languedoc. The long, cool growing season lends itself perfectly to the production of crisp and delicate wines. From predominantly clay and limestone soils on southeast facing vineyards, this wonderful Chardonnay value contains a dose of Chenin Blanc and is ridiculously easy to love. Organic farming, low yields, and temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation with no oak influence make it possible for the purity of fruit to really shine through. In the glass, an inviting citrus nose greets you, along with delicate nuances of apple, pear and wet stone. Super clean and fresh, this is a great house white as it can be enjoyed on its own at the end of a long day, or with a variety of seafood, salad and light white meat dishes.