{"product_id":"chardonnay-hasedonney-2023-115-750ml","title":"Chardonnay Hasedonney 2023 11.5% 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWine estate: Domaine Mont\u003cbr\u003e\nLocation: 898 Noboricho, Yoichigun Yoichicho, Hokkaido\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacing east, from sunrise, the sun shines through the 1.5-hectare vineyard of Domaine Mont, in a privileged environment where the grapes are grown with good ventilation and good drainage. Because the temperature rarely exceeds 30 degrees during the day and drops below 20 degrees at night, this gives the vineyard efficient photosynthesis and, consequently, a moderate wine acidity that tends to persist and a sugar content that tends to increase.\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Yamanaka, our winemaker, avoids using pesticides and especially insecticides as much as possible, as he respects insects as carriers of wild yeasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made from 100% chardonnay from the Hasegawa vineyard (owner: Hiroki Hasegawa), located in the Nobori district, in the town of Yoichi. These chardonnay vines are planted on a sun-drenched west-facing slope, whose soil is remarkably stony, a rare characteristic in the Nobori region.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the harvest, the grapes were left in the vat for approximately three weeks before being pressed as whole bunches. The wine was then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels from Tonnellerie Taransaud. Produced with wild yeasts, it is neither filtered nor fined, and contains no added sulphites. It offers a fascinating comparison when tasted alongside a Burgundy Chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Hokkaido chardonnay is reminiscent of the Jura — truly brilliant, remarkably flavourful... Smoky, mineral, with intense fruity aromas of stone fruit (peach), the subtle oxidative nuances typical of Jura chardonnay, spiced and oaky notes... Creamy, with a palate of crushed fruit aromas alongside savoury elements, a powerful acidity and a certain phenolic bitterness on the finish. This wine offers such a perfect balance that one could drink it without restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE MONT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54125766738253,"sku":"NISMONT7","price":61.61,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/MONT7_3f3e0a93-430d-4e4e-a394-155851dd5735.webp?v=1785856825","url":"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/products\/chardonnay-hasedonney-2023-115-750ml","provider":"Nishikidori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}