Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards

Gloriette Chardonnay

2025 Gold Medal

VINARSTVI Velke Bilovice, s.r.o.


VINARSTVI Velke Bilovice, s.r.o. Gloriette Chardonnay
VARIETAL:
Dry Chardonnay (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower)

VINTAGE:
2020

MORE INFORMATION:
Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, this cool-climate Chardonnay shows notes of citrus, white peach, and pear, supported by a distinct mineral edge. Aging in large, old French oak barrels adds subtle herbal complexity—fennel, thyme, chamomile—without overpowering the fruit. The palate is textured yet elegant, with a clean, long mineral finish.

This elegant and structured Chardonnay pairs beautifully with butter-poached lobster, roasted guinea fowl, or pan-seared scallops with a lemon beurre blanc. The wine's mineral backbone from limestone soils and subtle toastiness from large French oak barrels complement rich, delicate proteins and cream-based sauces. For a vegetarian pairing, consider wild mushroom risotto or truffle tagliatelle, where umami and earthiness echo the wine’s depth and complexity.

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