About this wine
The barrel-fermented sibling of Cave d'Occi's Cepage Chardonnay. Fermented in oak and aged for around seven months in barrel, it layers subtle vanilla and toast notes over ripe white peach and lime fruit, retaining the light, sandy-soil elegance typical of the estate while gaining more textural weight than the non-barrique version.
A gentle introduction to barrel-aged Chardonnay — the oak adds texture without overwhelming the fruit.
Sommelier's Note
"Where Cave d'Occi shows what oak can add without burying the sandy-soil signature — restrained, textured, and worth the extra time in barrel."
Food Pairings
Pairs with grilled white fish, scallop carpaccio, and creamy pasta. In Japanese cuisine, works well with salt-grilled sea bream and dashi-simmered dishes.
When to drink it
Slightly special dinners, celebrations, pairing with refined Japanese cuisine
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- ¥4,500-6,000
Terroir & Winemaking
Barrel-fermented and aged approximately 7 months in oak, using grapes from the estate's sandy vineyards, to add texture and gentle oak character while preserving the site's natural minerality.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it taste like?
- Ripe white peach and lime with subtle vanilla and toast notes from barrel aging, balanced by crisp acidity.
- How long is it aged in oak?
- It is fermented in barrel and aged for approximately seven months in oak.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Salt-grilled sea bream, dashi-simmered dishes, and creamy seafood pasta.
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