Ideally located by the Gironde estuary between Bordeaux and Cognac, this estate of 7h has produced wine mainly for Cognac production since 1819. Today with grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Merlot the direction is to produce leading quality wines internationally recognized. Le Petit Marand is synonym of tradition, pleasure and joie de vivre, those elements are essential and were brought to life with the launch of Cuvee Elise Chardonnay 2015. Famille Papin Elise is daughter of Fabrice Papin, whose family owns this domaine. Limited production of Chardonnay from the Gironde region - IGP Vin de Pays Charentais. Only 1,830 bottles were produced. 10 months of elevage in oak barrels. Winemaker is Joel Bonneau. It was an added bonus to find that this bottle won a gold medal at the drinks business Global Chardonnay Masters in 2017! Beeswax and white flowers dominated the nose, on the palate, there was a core of chalky minerality, with nuances of liquorice spice, Macadamia nuts and ripe pear. Fleshy and slightly unctuous, balanced with soft acidity. Creamy and long finish.