ric Chevalier – Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)

The Pays Nantais, land of Muscadet, may not be known for Chardonnay, but ric Chevalier has earned a reputation for the fresh, clean rendition of the grape he crafts at his family estate. Since taking the reins from his father a decade ago, ric has ambitiously implemented new ideas in order to improve the domaines wines: gradually eliminating the use of herbicide, plowing the soils, and enacting other sustainable practices for an eventual conversion to organic viticulture. Consequently, his wines express greater complexity and finesse each vintage, all while maintaining their budget-friendly appeal. This Chardonnay is fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel and ages in tank before being bottled unfiltered. The nose is floral with suggestions of crisp apple and pear, while the palate shows the same saline, mineral quality we expect from Muscadeta clear marker of its Atlantic terroir. We recommend keeping a bottle in the fridge at all times in the event of an impromptu apritif.