Following from last month, Chardonnay is one of the most versatile grape types. It shows very different characteristics in the different climates where it is grown.
In the Côte de Beaune region in Burgundy chardonnay is mostly oaked and shows a richer nuttier style of wine. The wine is mostly oaked with high acidity although less than Chablis. More often than not the wine would have gone through a secondary (malolactic) fermentation followed by aging in oak.
Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet 2008
APPEARANCE
Clarity: clear. Intensity: pale. Colour: lemon
NOSE
Condition: clear. Intensity: pronounced.
Aroma characteristics: vanilla, butter and hazelnut
PALATE
Sweetness: dry. Acidity: high acidity (it makes your mouth water)
Body: full body (oak plus malolactic fermentation)
Flavours: candied lemon peel, red apple, almonds and hazelnuts, vanilla, spice
Finish: long
CONCLUSION
Outstanding. Great balance of intense flavours with a long finish. A fantastic experience when matched with shellfish or roast chicken.
The wine above costs £42.95 today yet since it ages well it will go up on price over the next few years
http://www.davy.co.uk/p/buy-wine-online/european-wines/france/burgundy/white-burgundy/puligny-montrachet-villages-etienne-sauzet-white-burgundy-france-2008.html
Here are some similar wines available in UK retailers.
Waitrose:
http://www.waitrose.com/shop/DisplayProductFlyout?productId=97523
Drinks direct:
http://www.drinksdirect.co.uk/acatalog/Puligny_Montrachet_Domaine_Alain_Chavy.html
Asda
http://direct.asda.com/Chateau-De-Puligny-Meursault-2009/006747914,default,pd.html&cmpid=ppc-_-ad-pla-_-ggle-pla-_-Too-Broad-_-006747914&cm_mmc=ad-ppc-_-ggle-pla-_-Too-Broad-_-006747914&istCompanyId=71f4ae42-94c5-4821-aa58-05eff6da2486&istItemId=xmwwmtrmw&istBid=tztx
In the Côte de Beaune region in Burgundy chardonnay is mostly oaked and shows a richer nuttier style of wine. The wine is mostly oaked with high acidity although less than Chablis. More often than not the wine would have gone through a secondary (malolactic) fermentation followed by aging in oak.
Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet 2008
APPEARANCE
Clarity: clear. Intensity: pale. Colour: lemon
NOSE
Condition: clear. Intensity: pronounced.
Aroma characteristics: vanilla, butter and hazelnut
PALATE
Sweetness: dry. Acidity: high acidity (it makes your mouth water)
Body: full body (oak plus malolactic fermentation)
Flavours: candied lemon peel, red apple, almonds and hazelnuts, vanilla, spice
Finish: long
CONCLUSION
Outstanding. Great balance of intense flavours with a long finish. A fantastic experience when matched with shellfish or roast chicken.
The wine above costs £42.95 today yet since it ages well it will go up on price over the next few years
http://www.davy.co.uk/p/buy-wine-online/european-wines/france/burgundy/white-burgundy/puligny-montrachet-villages-etienne-sauzet-white-burgundy-france-2008.html
Here are some similar wines available in UK retailers.
Waitrose:
http://www.waitrose.com/shop/DisplayProductFlyout?productId=97523
Drinks direct:
http://www.drinksdirect.co.uk/acatalog/Puligny_Montrachet_Domaine_Alain_Chavy.html
Asda
http://direct.asda.com/Chateau-De-Puligny-Meursault-2009/006747914,default,pd.html&cmpid=ppc-_-ad-pla-_-ggle-pla-_-Too-Broad-_-006747914&cm_mmc=ad-ppc-_-ggle-pla-_-Too-Broad-_-006747914&istCompanyId=71f4ae42-94c5-4821-aa58-05eff6da2486&istItemId=xmwwmtrmw&istBid=tztx
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