Due to its pleasing balance and light hearted charm, Les Volets Chardonnay is the perfect tasty Chardonnay for a variety of occasions. With bright acidity, notes of green apple and brioche, and a toasted hazelnut twist from older oak barrels, this wine pairs perfectly with baked chicken, wild mushroom risotto, or pasta with clams in white wine. Enjoy the rich flavours and elegant texture of this easy drinking wine.

About the Producer

Like all good stories, that of Boutinot France is both long and a little bit complicated! Boutinot began as a tiny importer in 1980, specialising in French wines. Paul Boutinot himself began by personally selecting the wines from France, back in the UK he would unload the trailer by hand. And deliver the crates of wines to customers himself. But good things grow and by the end of the decade they had become a bigger and better company. A company that not only sought out great wines but made them too. 10 years later, Boutinot France started in January 1990. The first office was in the middle of the vines in Julienas; perfectly located to navigate the Beaujolais and Macon regions on the quest to make beautiful wines.

Vineyard and Winery

Pinched between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean is the Haute Vallée de l’Aude. The traditional ‘noble’ grape varieties of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir have a natural affinity here. Both varieties benefit from the warm climate combined with high altitude, allowing for slower and longer ripening of the grapes. These ideal growing conditions give this wine concentrated fruit yet refreshing acidity. Made from mostly hand-picked grapes, 20% has been vinified in old oak, imparting texture and body.