{"product_id":"la-ferme-de-sato-le-chant-du-vent-chardonnay-2023-otago","title":"La Ferme de Sato 'Le Chant du Vent' Chardonnay 2023 Otago","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshiaki and Kyoko Sato are among the most fascinating names in New Zealand's natural wine movement. Originally from Japan, the couple left careers in finance to pursue their passion for wine, studying winemaking in Burgundy before settling in Central Otago. After establishing Sato Wines in 2009, they eventually realised their dream of farming their own vineyard, La Ferme de Sato, in the hills above Cromwell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir philosophy is deeply rooted in respect for nature. The estate is farmed organically and biodynamically, with a commitment to biodiversity, living soils and minimal intervention in the cellar. Their wines are made using indigenous yeasts, with a patient, thoughtful approach that allows each vineyard and vintage to express its own character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLe Chant du Vent, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Song of the Wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a beautiful expression of Chardonnay from their windswept estate. The 2023 combines the generosity of Central Otago fruit with the restraint and precision that have become signatures of the Satos' winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect ripe citrus, white peach, orchard fruit and delicate florals, alongside subtle savoury complexity and a lovely mineral tension. The palate is beautifully textured, with vibrant acidity, impressive concentration and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully individual Chardonnay from two producers whose dedication to their land and craft is evident in every bottle. One of the most compelling expressions of modern Central Otago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50846339956929,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/La_Ferme_de_Sato_Le_Chant_du_Vent_Chardonnay_2023_Otago.png?v=1793159398","url":"https:\/\/appellance.com\/products\/la-ferme-de-sato-le-chant-du-vent-chardonnay-2023-otago","provider":"Appellance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}