La Croix Chaptal - Secret de Gellone 2018

A long maturation in vats has opened the nose of this 2018, which shows nuances of forest fruits and aromatic plants. On the palate, it is generous, round and already very friendly. A pleasant wine, ready to be served at the table.

Located in the Hérault valley, Domaine la Croix Chaptal is 30 kms northwest of Montpellier. Created in the 9th century by the Benedictine monks of the Gellone Abbey, this estate is divided between 11 ha of woods and 25 ha of vines. It has been revived since its purchase in 1999 by Charles-Walter Pacaud, who had discovered it during his viticulture-oenology studies in Montpellier. It is cultivated in a spirit of respect for the environment: integrated pest management with control of the natural grass, manual harvesting...