Pollinat Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, fresh goat cheese, and roasted poultry.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the visionary Gérard Bertrand, a champion of ecological harmony in the South of France, the Pollinat Chardonnay is named in honor of the vital pollinators that sustain the vineyard's rich ecosystem. Sourced from the IGP Cévennes, where the rugged foothills of the Massif Central meet the Mediterranean influence, this wine benefits from a cooler microclimate. The dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the Cévennes allow the Chardonnay grapes to develop complex aromatic profiles while retaining a vibrant, refreshing acidity. Vinified primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its pure fruit expression, this cuvée beautifully reflects its clay-limestone terroir through a signature blend of crisp green apple, white floral notes, and a clean, mineral-driven finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1992 by former French international rugby player Gérard Bertrand following the legacy of his father Georges at Domaine de Villemajou, the estate has emerged as an undisputed pioneer of fine wine in the Languedoc. Headquartered at the coastal Château l'Hospitalet within the limestone massif of La Clape, Bertrand orchestrates over 900 hectares of vineyard land across premium terroirs spanning Corbières, Minervois-La-Livinière, Terrasses du Larzac, and Limoux. The enterprise represents the world’s largest producer of Demeter-certified biodynamic wines, guided by regenerative viticulture, lunar cycles, and chemical-free soil stewardship. Cellar craftsmanship combines precise temperature control, indigenous ferments, and tailored French oak maturation to articulate South of France typicity. Benchmark releases range from iconic single-vineyard crus such as Clos d'Ora, Clos du Temple, and Cigalus to vibrant, terroir-driven white and red bottlings, alongside celebrated Mediterranean cuvées like Côte des Roses.