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Chablis 2011, Domaine Vrignaud, Burgundy, France
" A very fruity and expressive example of Chablis, showing ripe, zesty citrus fruits and refreshing, steely minerality on the finish. "
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food & wine matching... Roast Chicken, Fish - Creamy & Shellfish
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Dry Rich & Complex
Wine Type... White WineVintage... 2011Style... Rich & Complex WhitesCountry... FranceRegion... BurgundyGrower Name... Domaine VrignaudGrape Variety... ChardonnayABV... 12.5%Closure... Natural Cork
Perfect for fans of textbook, classic Chablis, this wine delivers all the refreshment, zesty fruit and hallmark characteristics of the appellation at an affordable price and matches well with all kinds of fish, seafood and white meats.
Domaine Vrignaud
The estate Chablis comes from calcareous soils which imbue a high degree of minerality . Two different plots are used - 'Champréaux' and 'La Bralée. Champréaux' brings expressive minerality and delicacy while La Bralée brings roundness and notes of cool fruit.
Most of Domaine Vrignaud's vines are located in and around the village of Fontenay-près-Chablis, with a small percentage grown in Mont de Milieu. The vines range from 3 to 55 years of age, the oldest being reserved for the estate's vieilles vignes Fourchaume 1er cru.
Each plot is worked individually and without recourse to fertilisers, allowing the fullest expression and influence of the famous Kimmeridgian marl soils. In 2008, the estate invested in brand new state of the art presses, maximising the efficiency of fruit processing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, and each plot is vinified separately, allowing the chef de caves to taste each wine before creating the desired blends that reflect the house style of Domaine Vrignaud.
Burgundy
Burgundy is a region in eastern France famous for its red and white wines made almost exclusively from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay respectively. Sparkling wine, known as Crémant de Bourgogne, is produced using the traditional method, usually from a blend of these grape varieties.
Vineyards are based on ancient Jurassic Limestone, beginning with the Chalk hills of Chablis and continuing south south-west with a long escarpment forming the famous Côte d'Or. Broadly speaking, the Burgundian climate is continental, which is in direct contrast to that of Bordeaux - winters are noticeably colder and summer days are a little cooler than its famous counterpart.
Arguably Burgundy's greatest wines are produced along the Côte d'Or escarpment, especially those in the Côte de Nuits.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is arguably the best known and most versatile white grape variety in the wine world. It's traditional homeland is that of Burgundy, where it is responsible for such names as Chablis, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet to name but a few, but it has also found success in almost every wine-producing region the world over - partly due to its versatility, used as it is as a varietal wine, in blends and as a key ingredient of many sparkling wines.
The vine itself produces relatively high-yields and is very hardy. Wines made from chardonnay tend to have high acidity and ripe apple and citrus flavours and offer value at every price point. It lends itself well to oak treatment, and the best examples of high-quality Chardonnay can age and develop over many years.
Domaine de la Chapelle, Pouilly-Fuisse 'Les Grands Climats', Burgundy, France, 2011
" In an estate where the average age of the vines is over 50 years, Les Grands Climats' vines are viewed as young at the tender age of 21! The wine is scintillatingly good, with great intensity of complex fruit and excellent length... "
food & wine matching... Fish - Creamy, Roast Chicken & Charcuterie
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Dry Rich & Complex
Wine Type... White WineVintage... 2011Style... Rich & Complex WhitesCountry... FranceRegion... BurgundyGrower Name... Domaine de la ChappelleGrape Variety... ChardonnayABV... 13.5%Closure... Natural Cork
Philippe Chavy, Meursault, Burgundy, France 2009
" Philippe Chavy's village Meursault is right up there alongside many other prestigious wines from the area - richly layered and beautifully ripe Chardonnay flavours married with a weight of new oak and acidity that makes truly great wine... "
food & wine matching... Shellfish, Roast Chicken & Casseroles & Stews
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Dry Rich & Complex
Wine Type... White WineVintage... 2009Style... Rich & Complex WhitesCountry... FranceRegion... BurgundyGrower Name... Domaine Philippe ChavyGrape Variety... ChardonnayABV... 13.5%Closure... Natural Cork
Chablis Premier Cru 'Vau de Vey' 2010, Romain Bouchard, Burgundy, France
" This is superb premier cru Chablis in every way - full of rich and crisp Chardonnay fruit, crunchy green apples, citrus and smoky, elegant minerality with a delicious, stony and long finish... "
food & wine matching... Seafood, Roast Chicken & Shellfish
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Dry Rich & Complex
Wine Type... White WineVintage... 2010Style... Rich & Complex WhitesCountry... FranceRegion... BurgundySub Region... ChablisGrower Name... Romain BouchardGrape Variety... ChardonnayABV... 12.5%Closure... Natural Cork
Domaine Patriarche, Meursault Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy, France 2010
" Made from 70 year old vines, the Meursault Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Patriarche shows a fresh and classic minerally nose, complemented by delicate oak on the palate, ripe Chardonnay fruit with excellent balance and length... "
food & wine matching... Fish & Shellfish, Pasta - Creamy & Roast Chicken
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Dry Rich & Complex
Wine Type... White WineVintage... 2010Style... Rich & Complex WhitesCountry... FranceRegion... BurgundySub Region... MeursaultGrower Name... Domaine PatriarcheGrape Variety... ChardonnayABV... 13.0%Closure... Natural Cork
Domaine Patriarche, Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres, Burgundy, France 2010
" Domaine Patriarche's fabulous offering from this premier cru vineyard in Meursault has a wonderfully deep, rounded nose showing notes of hazelnuts, oatmeal and green fruits... "
food & wine matching... Fish & Shellfish, Roast Lamb & Roast Chicken
White
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Dry Rich & Complex
Wine Type... White WineVintage... 2010Style... Rich & Complex WhitesCountry... FranceRegion... BurgundySub Region... MeursaultGrower Name... Domaine PatriarcheGrape Variety... ChardonnayABV... 13.5%Closure... Natural Cork
Chablis 2011, Louis Robin, Burgundy, France
" Classic Chablis flavours of green, granny smith apples and ripe, zippy citrus fruits abound in this textbook example from Louis Robin, all complemented by a creamy texture and an ever so slightly honeyed upturn on the finish... "
food & wine matching... Fish & Shellfish, Canapés & Roast Chicken
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Dry Light & Crisp
Wine Type... White WineVintage... 2011Style... Crisp, Dry WhitesCountry... FranceRegion... BurgundyGrower Name... Domaine Louis RobinGrape Variety... ChardonnayABV... 12.5%Closure... Natural Cork