Inexpensive and nicely made, with a relatively low amount of alcohol and bright, flavorful fruit flavors, “Fontaniels” is a good choice when you’re seeking an informal, low-cost, easygoing white wine. This Chardonnay comes from a large co-operative winery, the Vignerons de la Vicomté, whose vineyards cover a substantial amount of land in this part of southern France. The region’s soils are mostly vine-friendly chalk and limestone, and the generally hot, dry weather is moderated by the Hérault River. This terroir is about 12 miles west of Montpelier.
Vignerons de la Vicomte, Vicomte d’Aumelas IGP (Languedoc, France) Chardonnay 2018
By Marguerite Thomas