Domaine Saint Hilaire

Rich and buttery oak-aged Chardonnay

Domaine Saint Hilaire was one of the first local vineyards to plant the Chardonnay grape variety which develops exotic fruit flavours under the warm Languedoc sunshine.  Oak aged for c. 6 months this wine is ready to drink now but will continue to improve for several years in bottle. The Advocate Chardonnay is our most popular white wine.  

Tasting Notes

Vibrant aromas of exotic fruit and 6 months of oak-ageing make our rich and buttery Advocate Chardonnay delicious on its own or alongside light meat and fish dishes.

Varieties: 100 % Chardonnay 

Cold settling for 36 hours at 8°c followed by racking to two stainless-steel tank. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (16 – 17°C) with natural and selected yeasts.  One tank also contains French oak staves. Blending of the two tanks takes place . No malolactic fermentation.

Ageing:   Maturaton on lees for c. 6 months followed by blending of the two tanks to achieve the right oak balance

Classification:  IGP Pays d’Oc

Terroir:  Light clay-limestone

Varieties :   100 % Chardonnay 

Alcohol:   13,5 %

Acidity:   3,9 g/l

Closure:   Stelvin Lux screw cap

Bottle:      Traditional Burgundy style bottle, with rear label description in French and English.