Chardonnay 750 ml

Novellum is born of a collaborative vision that marries French terroir with thoughtful winemaking and exceptional value. Initially produced through work with a cooperative in the Languedoc, the project later found a permanent home in the sun‑kissed vineyards of the Roussillon, where legendary vignerons Jean‑Marc and Éliane Lafage oversee its evolution. Their estate, rooted in a region where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean, brings a rare combination of warm, mineral‑rich soils and maritime influence to the Chardonnay grape. Under their guidance, Novellum Chardonnay has emerged as a wine of remarkable complexity for its price point, combining purity of fruit, saline minerality, and textural finesse. A modest proportion of neutral French oak is married with lees aging on Viognier to enhance weight and depth, yet the wine retains bright acidity and clarity of expression. Over the years, Novellum has garnered consistent acclaim from critics, underscoring its ability to deliver serious quality in a category that often prioritizes simplicity. It stands as a testament to the Lafages’ commitment to crafting wines that reflect both place and craft, offering a distinctly French interpretation of Chardonnay that weighs far heavier in quality than its modest price suggests.