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Puligny-Montrachet = Chardonnay

2/3/2014

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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



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    Luis Garcia studied Business Administration at Toledo University and Management Accountancy (CIMA) in London where he lives and works.

    In his spare time he is a passionate nature lover (vines and trees), enjoys making things (wine, olive oil) and helping Spanish people settle in London. 

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