{"product_id":"cycles-gladiator-chardonnay-etats-unis","title":"Cycles Gladiator - Chardonnay - 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay is crafted in California, in the heart of the Central Coast, a vast wine region influenced by the cool Pacific Ocean. The vines benefit from sea breezes and significant temperature variations between day and night, promoting slow and balanced ripening of the grapes. The diverse soils, a blend of sand, silt, and alluvial deposits, allow for a generous aromatic profile while maintaining good tension. This origin lends the wine an approachable, bright, and quintessentially Californian style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay grapes at Cycles Gladiator are harvested at optimal ripeness and then gently pressed before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatic freshness. A portion of the wine may be fermented or aged in oak barrels to add body and subtle oak notes, while the remainder stays in tanks to maintain the purity of the fruit. Aging on fine lees, with occasional stirring, contributes to the roundness and complexity of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003estone fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eripe apple\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy pear\u003c\/strong\u003e , complemented by delicate \u003cstrong\u003efloral\u003c\/strong\u003e touches and hints \u003cstrong\u003eof fresh citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong\u003eVanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e and lightly \u003cstrong\u003etoasted\u003c\/strong\u003e accents from aging add a more indulgent dimension, while a subtly \u003cstrong\u003emineral\u003c\/strong\u003e structure balances the whole. On the palate, the wine is full and supple, carried by a lively acidity that lengthens the finish, leaving a harmonious and flavorful impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":56582932496732,"sku":null,"price":20.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Box of 6 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":56582932529500,"sku":null,"price":122.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/cycles-gladiator-california-chardonnay-2019.jpg?v=1769593152","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-ie\/products\/cycles-gladiator-chardonnay-usa","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}