Artisans Partisans 'Terre' Chardonnay

Artisans Partisans Les Indigènes Chardonnay - Languedoc, France

Notes about 'Les Indigènes': 

"Les Indigènes" (The Natives) refers to a style of natural, often field-blend wines from French producers like Artisans Partisans, using old vines and indigenous yeasts, but it's not a specific Chardonnay appellation; some wines in this range include Chardonnay, like the Artisans Partisans Les Indigènes Terre Chardonnay, a natural white with apple and mineral notes from French native grapes co-fermented. These wines emphasise terroir, minimal intervention, and biodiversity, differing from classic Burgundian Chardonnays (like Chablis or Meursault) but offering unique expressions of French terroir. 

What we say:

A refreshing, terroir-driven Chardonnay from the Artisans Partisans Les Indigènes series, crafted with a natural approach that highlights varietal purity and lively freshness. Sourced from organically farmed vineyards in the Languedoc and fermented with indigenous yeasts without added sulphites, this white shows bright aromas of citrus blossom, green apple and white peach followed by a crisp, medium-bodied palate with gentle stone-fruit richness and lively acidity. Clean and expressive with subtle mineral grip, it’s a versatile white that pairs beautifully with a range of dishes while remaining refreshing on its own. 

Grape variety: Chardonnay (often blended in the Les Indigènes/Manifeste Blanc cuvée with other white varieties) 

Style: Dry white, fresh and organic (natural wine) 

Drink window: Drink within 12 months of purchase

Perfect for: Seafood, shellfish, grilled fish, salads, creamy pastas

Viticulture & winemaking: Certified organic, indigenous yeast fermentation and minimal sulphites at bottling - reflecting the producer’s focus on terroir expression and natural methods. 

Fresh, expressive and genuinely natural - an invigorating Languedoc Chardonnay with personality and purity.