{"product_id":"craggy-range-prestige-collection-les-beaux-cailloux-chardonnay-6-bottles","title":"Craggy Range Prestige Collection Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay 2024 - 6 Bottles","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eWinery Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eCraggy Range, one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed producers, created Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay to showcase the stony soils of Gimblett Gravels and their ability to produce elegant, mineral-driven wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eVineyards and Vintage Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eThe Chardonnay comes from carefully selected vineyard blocks with free-draining, gravelly soils. The 2022 season offered warm days and cool nights, ensuring balance between ripeness and natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eWinemaking Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eHand-harvested grapes were whole-bunch pressed and fermented in French oak barriques. Partial malolactic fermentation and lees stirring added texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eBright straw-gold. Aromas of white peach, lemon curd, and subtle flint. The palate is layered, with stone fruit, citrus, and chalky minerality balanced by fine oak and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003ePerfect with roast chicken, grilled seafood, or creamy risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eStory Behind the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eNamed “Les Beaux Cailloux” (The Beautiful Stones), this Chardonnay pays tribute to the Gimblett Gravels terroir that shapes its refined and mineral expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craggy Range Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013096206516,"sku":"VP-CRPCLBCC-6P","price":889.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/5805\/8164\/files\/buy-Craggy-Range-Prestige-Collection-Les-Beaux-Cailloux-Chardonnay-2024-6-Bottles-Just-Wines-33230896103604.webp?v=1787718905","url":"https:\/\/justwines.com.au\/products\/craggy-range-prestige-collection-les-beaux-cailloux-chardonnay-6-bottles","provider":"Just Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}