Sébastien Giroux Les Pelées
A crisp and elegant White wine with ripe pear, vanilla notes, and a velvety texture
Sébastien Giroux Les Pelées from Macon Fuisse, France, is a superb dry White still wine crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. This certified organic, vegan, and vegetarian friendly wine is hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, then aged on fine lees for 11 months without oak, allowing the fruit's purity to shine. It presents an expressive nose of ripe pear and mirabelle plum, complemented by subtle vanilla and toasted notes. The palate is ample and fresh with a velvety texture, offering a harmonious balance of fruitiness and acidity, leading to an elegant finish. A versatile choice, it pairs beautifully with grilled fish, seafood risotto, poultry with creamy sauces, and goat cheeses.
75.0CL , 13.0% ABV , Vintage: 2023
Vinification
The grapes for Les Pelées are hand-harvested and undergo slow, gentle pressing. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged on fine lees for 11 months, enhancing its texture and aromatic profile. Notably, the wine does not undergo oak ageing, allowing the purity of the Chardonnay fruit to shine through.
Flavour profile
This elegant dry white wine offers an expressive nose of ripe white fruits like pear and mirabelle plum, subtly enhanced by vanilla and toasted notes. The palate is ample and fresh with a velvety texture, balancing fruitiness and acidity, leading to an elegant finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 12-14°C to best enjoy its fresh fruit and elegant finish.