2020 Les Parcelles Chardonnay, Réthoré Davy

The freshness and purity of this unoaked Loire Chardonnay liken it to a lively, light-bodied style of Mâcon. Réthoré’s 42 hectare estate is on the rolling hills of the Pays des Mauges – an area of well-drained land lying to the east of Nantes. Made in stainless steel vats with a 3-4 month fine lees ageing, the 2020 is pale lemon-green with fragrant, lifted, lemony aromas. It is a zippy, up-lifting mouthful, with silky, rounded texture and a clean, crisp finish.