Chardonnay shows up in some remarkable places but few as breathtaking as the Roussillon where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean. From vineyards just a stone's throw from the beach and within view of the historic Mont Canigou, Eric Solomon and Jean-Marc Lafage have created Novellum, a refined, aromatic and elegant Chardonnay that is aged in tank and neutral French barrels.
Critical Acclaim
90pts James Suckling & Wine Enthusiast
The Lafage Novellum 2024 Chardonnay has earned a reputation as a highly dependable and exceptionally well-valued French white wine, consistently achieving solid 90-point marks from major industry critics. James Suckling awarded the vintage 90 points, describing it as a juicy and fruit-forward white wine defined by bright aromas of sliced peaches, pears, and lemons alongside a beautifully balanced finish. Matching this score, Wine Enthusiast also rated it 90 points, with critic Matt Kettmann celebrating its highly generous bouquet of jasmine, ripe apricot, tuberose, and riverstone, backed by a tropical palate and perfectly structured acidity.
750mL