TASTING NOTES FOR Abbotts & Delaunay Chardonnay Pays d’Oc AOP Southern France 2022

🍷 Appearance
Pale gold with bright clarity—fresh, vibrant and appealing in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and elegant, showing pear, green apple and white flowers.
Subtle hazelnut and light nutty oak notes add a gentle layer of complexity.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, delivering flavours of pear, citrus and stone fruit.
A soft creamy note sits underneath the fruit, with fresh acidity keeping everything lively and precise.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and rounded with a clean, fresh line of acidity.
The finish is long and harmonious, with lingering fruit and a delicate hint of butter.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic southern French Chardonnay—fruit-driven with subtle texture and balance.
Combines freshness, roundness and light oak influence to create an easy-drinking yet refined style typical of Pays d’Oc wines.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled fish, roast chicken or creamy pasta dishes.
Also excellent with seafood, soft cheeses or light Mediterranean-style meals.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A reliable, well-balanced Chardonnay that delivers freshness, flavour and excellent drinkability.
Perfect for mixed dozens—an approachable French white that consistently overdelivers for the price.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷