Villa Melnik Aplauz Chardonnay Sur Lie 2024 is a dry, still white wine from the Struma Valley / PGI Melnik wine region in Bulgaria, made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. After fermentation in stainless steel and oak barrels, the wine was aged 6 months on fine lees (sur lie), giving it a creamy structure and complex aromatic layers of citrus and tropical notes. An elegant choice with white fish, seafood, and dishes with a creamy sauce.
Description
Villa Melnik Aplauz Chardonnay Sur Lie 2024 is a dry, still white wine from the Struma Valley / PGI Melnik wine region in Bulgaria, made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. After fermentation in stainless steel and oak barrels, the wine was aged 6 months on fine lees (sur lie), giving it a creamy structure and complex aromatic layers of citrus and tropical notes. An elegant choice with white fish, seafood, and dishes with a creamy sauce.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Hand-harvested and carefully selected grapes for the Aplauz series |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 10–12°C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Pale yellow color with greenish reflections; aromas of citrus, lime, and delicate oak; creamy body with notes of almond and lime zest on the finish |
| Aging | Fermented in stainless steel (inox) and oak barrels; aged for 6 months on fine lees (sur lie) |
| Preservation potential | 2–4 years |
| Food recommendation | White fish, seafood, salads with caramelized walnuts, coconut shrimp, dishes with creamy sauces |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/aplauz-chardonnay-sur-lie/w/5356650?year=2024 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Citrus and tropical aromas with gentle oak and a creamy texture. |
| O berbi | 2024 vintage, hand-picked Chardonnay grapes, fermented and aged for 6 months "sur lie" to achieve a more complex texture and aromatic balance |
| Karakteristike vina | Elegant and aromatic white wine with pronounced citrus notes, refreshing acidity, and a creamy structure developed on "sur lie" lees |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation in a combination of inox and oak barrels; 6 months of aging on fine lees ("sur lie") to develop texture and aromatic complexity |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Hand-harvested and carefully selected grapes for the Aplauz series |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 10–12°C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Pale yellow color with greenish reflections; aromas of citrus, lime, and delicate oak; creamy body with notes of almond and lime zest on the finish |
| Aging | Fermented in stainless steel (inox) and oak barrels; aged for 6 months on fine lees (sur lie) |
| Preservation potential | 2–4 years |
| Food recommendation | White fish, seafood, salads with caramelized walnuts, coconut shrimp, dishes with creamy sauces |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/aplauz-chardonnay-sur-lie/w/5356650?year=2024 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Citrus and tropical aromas with gentle oak and a creamy texture. |
| O berbi | 2024 vintage, hand-picked Chardonnay grapes, fermented and aged for 6 months "sur lie" to achieve a more complex texture and aromatic balance |
| Karakteristike vina | Elegant and aromatic white wine with pronounced citrus notes, refreshing acidity, and a creamy structure developed on "sur lie" lees |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation in a combination of inox and oak barrels; 6 months of aging on fine lees ("sur lie") to develop texture and aromatic complexity |





