Pale bright straw colour. Lightly honeyed nose. A bit of heat on the nose - and palate. Good acidity on the palate, presumably thanks to the Clairette, which constitutes 75% of the blend. Clean enough with quite marked acidity...
Abbaye de Lerins is is on the Ile Saint-Honorat, an island off the coast of Cannes. The monastery is home to Cistercian monks, who since the mid-19th century have made wine on their property. The estate has 20 acres of vineyards and produces white blends and Syrah.
This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.