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Open Range is Pierre Bories’ creative label, offering wines inspired by the landscapes and flavors of the Languedoc while staying rooted in authenticity and drinkability.
Cuve 409 is the house's signature Chardonnay, a 100% IGP Pays d'Oc white that positions confidently between entry-level and premium, offering the texture and complexity that fine dining and upscale retail buyers respond to. It is a well-crafted, versatile white with a style that travels well across seafood, poultry, and vegetable-driven menus.
Chardonnay: 100%
Selected parcels on stony soils at the foot of the Alaric Massif provide cool breezes and natural tension that keep the wine fresh despite the southern latitude. Inert-environment pressing, four-day cold settling, and fermentation in thermally controlled double-walled tanks reflect a high level of cellar discipline, while nine months on fine lees in stainless steel combined with 15% neutral oak aging add roundness and structure without pushing the wine toward a heavy or oaky style.
The nose is elegant and layered, with golden apple, white peach, quince, and orange blossom, leading to a creamy, well-textured palate with a bright lifting acidity and a long, warm finish. The winemaking approach and flavor profile position this clearly as a step-up Chardonnay with real restaurant credibility.
