Domaine Lafage

Novellum Chardonnay

8.927 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Chardonnay but doesn't taste like one, resembling a cross between a Viognier, Riesling and Gruner. Wine spent 3 months in the tank on Viognier lees and another 3 months on oak. Vivid lemon yellow color with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits, notes of honey and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of peach, melon and honey, no noticeable oak, low acidity. Full-body, creamy fruit ending. Nice value, worth a try.

Chardonnay but doesn't taste like one, resembling a cross between a Viognier, Riesling and Gruner. Wine spent 3 months in the tank on Viognier lees and another 3 months on oak. Vivid lemon yellow color with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits, notes of honey and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of peach, melon and honey, no noticeable oak, low acidity. Full-body, creamy fruit ending. Nice value, worth a try.

Nov 19th, 2025
Dawn E.

Consistently great Chardonnay. Price has slowly increased over the years but still a steal at under $15. I actually have one grocery/wine department here that carries this (although it was on a very low shelf)!
Soft Brioche, almonds, orchard fruits, sea spray, nicely balanced! Alc. 14.5% goes down like candy!
@Sharon B you would like this!

Consistently great Chardonnay. Price has slowly increased over the years but still a steal at under $15. I actually have one grocery/wine department here that carries this (although it was on a very low shelf)!
Soft Brioche, almonds, orchard fruits, sea spray, nicely balanced! Alc. 14.5% goes down like candy!
@Sharon B you would like this!

4 people found it helpfulJul 28th, 2021
Dawn E.

I see this listed under many different "identifying wines." A collaboration between Eric Solomon & Jean-Marc Lafage. One of the best QPR's out there! Delicious as always!

I see this listed under many different "identifying wines." A collaboration between Eric Solomon & Jean-Marc Lafage. One of the best QPR's out there! Delicious as always!

Jun 25th, 2025
Joan Mutschelknaus

The Charmant w Sam & John

The Charmant w Sam & John

May 24th, 2025
Riki Noar

Candy orange, on the nose, orange oil, nice body and acidity, little bit of botryis vionger lees

Candy orange, on the nose, orange oil, nice body and acidity, little bit of botryis vionger lees

Nov 10th, 2023
Dawn E.

Lemon, lemon pith, apples, honey, guava, sea spray, and minerals! Always delicious!

Lemon, lemon pith, apples, honey, guava, sea spray, and minerals! Always delicious!

Aug 28th, 2023
Tom Kohli

Kaley’s find. Very smooth no oak but not overly acidic. Light to medium

Kaley’s find. Very smooth no oak but not overly acidic. Light to medium

Jul 15th, 2023
Gregory Spock

Toasted brioche, almond, and a hint of sweet. The sweet finish is what prevents me from liking this more.

Toasted brioche, almond, and a hint of sweet. The sweet finish is what prevents me from liking this more.

May 11th, 2023
Carol Martin Brown

Very agreeable to all types of Chardonnay lovers

Very agreeable to all types of Chardonnay lovers

Apr 23rd, 2023
Kristin C

Not much of a nose, nice, crisp apple and peach notes.

Not much of a nose, nice, crisp apple and peach notes.

Apr 14th, 2023