La Villette Chardonnay

Winemaker Maison de la Villette on the winery

“We are Maison de la Villette, part of the French wine company Badet Clément. Our wines bring together the charm of French wine culture and a modern, approachable style. Our name refers to the historic Parisian district of La Villette, which once served as a supply hub for food and wine destined for the capital. We select grapes from different French wine regions and blend them to create wines focused on fruit, character and enjoyment. Our aim is to achieve an appealing balance between ripeness and freshness, with a distinctive French identity and versatility at the table.”

And on Languedoc, France

“Our Chardonnay is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in vineyards at the foothills of the Pyrenees in south-western France, complemented by grapes from Mediterranean coastal areas. The combination of cooler vineyard sites and a warmer climate allows us to preserve both freshness and ripe fruit. We ferment the grapes for 10 to 12 days with French and American oak. The wine then spends six months ageing on its natural lees, adding roundness and complexity. Around half of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. The result combines fresh notes of lemon, pear and banana with aromas of vanilla, toasted bread and nuts.”