# Le Manpot Blanc (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine de Bassac
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe fruit, chocolate, coffee, coconut, cloves, vanilla, hazelnut, honey

## About this wine

Le Manpot Blanc is a 100% Chardonnay white wine from Domaine de Bassac, an organic, family-owned estate in the IGP Côtes de Thongue, Languedoc-Roussillon. The vines are situated on clay-limestone hillsides. The wine is characterized by its six-month aging period in oak barrels.

## Interesting facts

- Certified organic by Ecocert.
- A 4-star rating from 4 critics on Wine-Searcher.
- A score of 88/100 from critics.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and oak influence complement richer dishes, while its vibrant acidity cuts through creamy sauces and balances the richness of proteins. Herbal notes in the food can echo subtle nuances in the wine.

## Wine making process

Le Manpot Blanc is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Following harvest, the wine undergoes six months of aging in oak barrels. The estate practices organic viticulture.