Côtes de Thau Chardonnay 'Saint-Peyre' 2025, Les Costières de Pomérols

While our core affection remains firmly rooted in Burgundy, we gladly turn to the sun-drenched South when encountering a wine that stands out in purity, texture, and technical expertise. The Saint-Peyre Chardonnay 2025 stems from Les Costières de Pomérols (IGP Côtes de Thau), situated along the sparkling waters of the Bassin de Thau. A generous, radiant Chardonnay showing clear Mediterranean elegance.

In the glass, the wine displays a bright yellow hue with inviting golden highlights. The nose is rich and multi-layered, offering ripe white orchard fruit, white blossoms, subtle blond tobacco, and a hint of soft vanilla. On the palate, it surprises with volume and a plush, mouth-coating structure. Thanks to lees ageing (sur lie), it boasts a creamy texture and depth, beautifully balanced by crisp acidity preserved by cooling maritime breezes. The finish is long, complex, and silky with a subtle toasted edge.

Key Highlights

• Terroir: 100% Chardonnay sourced from limestone soils directly adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea and Bassin de Thau (IGP Côtes de Thau, Languedoc).
• Winemaking & Ageing: Early morning harvest to preserve freshness. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by fine lees maturation (sur lie) to build creaminess and volume without heavy oak influence.
• Climate: The unique microclimate surrounding the Bassin de Thau acts as a natural air conditioner, ensuring a balanced, gradual ripening season.
• Tasting Profile: Rich, creamy, generous, and refreshing. Notes of ripe white fruit, floral blossoms, subtle vanilla, blond tobacco, and a silky toasted finish.
• Ageing Potential: Best enjoyed young for its vibrant fruit and plush texture over the next 1 to 3 years.

Food Pairing

• Fish & Seafood: Outstanding alongside pan-seared cod, poached salmon, or turbot in a rich butter or beurre blanc reduction.
• Poultry & Meats: Excellent match for roasted chicken, turkey breast, or tender veal served in creamy wild mushroom sauces.
• Cheese: An ideal partner for a curated cheese board featuring mild abbey cheeses and creamy bloomy-rind cheeses.
• Serving Suggestion: Best served chilled between 10°C and 12°C in generous white wine crystal glasses.

The Terroir of the Bassin de Thau

The vineyards surrounding Pomérols are nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the salty lagoon of Thau. These vast bodies of water moderate extreme summer temperatures, allowing Chardonnay grapes to retain their natural acidity and delicate aromatic profiles while reaching full phenolic maturity.

About Les Costières de Pomérols

Les Costières de Pomérols is a modern, highly respected winemaking cooperative in the Languedoc. By unifying the vineyard sites of passionate local growers and applying precise temperature-controlled cellar management, the winery produces clean, expressive, and food-friendly terroir wines.