Domaine Lafage
Novellum Chardonnay
Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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
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!

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, 2025Candy 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
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, 2023Kaley’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, 2023Toasted 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
Very agreeable to all types of Chardonnay lovers
Very agreeable to all types of Chardonnay lovers
Apr 23rd, 2023


