2019 Bonne Vie Pays d'Oc, France Chardonnay

Based in Limoux, about 15 miles south of Carcassonne, the estate has made a name for itself in France’s Languedoc region as a crafter of wines that artfully marry tradition with technical knowhow.

Regarded as a pioneer in terms of production quality, viticulture and winemaking techniques, the chateau has been working on its plot selection since the 1980s. With the Mediterranean sun and heat tempered by both the Atlantic influence and the altitude (near the Pyrenees), the terroir of Limoux boasts perfect conditions for the production of fine wines.

Put it all together — its traditional expertise, combined with its constant pursuit of technical mastery — and the estate is able to produce fine wines like the 2019 Bonne Vie Chardonnay that suit the palates of the most demanding wine drinkers. Take a sip, and savor the flavors of France’s southern coast.