2022 Trénel Mâcon Villages Vin de Bourgogne, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

With the prices for Burgundy going ever higher, its good to know there are still values and reasonably priced wines from this fabled region. One source for value has been the Macon. This is 100% Chardonnay from that region. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with grapefruit notes along with a touch of steely minerality. Medium bodied. Nice balance. On the palate, this is easy drinking and smooth with just a hint of a bite on the finish. It is nice on its own but better with food. It went well with a pasta in cream sauce but would be excellent with a simple grille salmon. Drink over the next few years.

Grade:

A-

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Vintage:

2022

Current Price:

$28.00USD

Chablis: History & Recommendations for the Great Burgundy White Wine

About 110 miles southeast of Paris, at the northern tip of the Burgundy wine region France lays Chablis. Chablis is the name of a village that has given its name to a region producing some of the best white wines in the world. The region of Chablis encompasses 19 towns and is about twenty by fifteen kilometers in size. In France, by law, wines are named after the place where they are fashioned and not the grape varietal. The wine producers of Chablis have spent hundreds of years determining which grapes produce the best wines for their soils and the answer: crisp, mineral-driven wines made from the Chardonnay grape.

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Pinot Noir in La Cote de Beaune: Burgundy’s Bouchard

The name Burgundy conjures up images of lush pinot noirs and chardonnays with expensive price tags, served to you with a French accent. It’s most wine lovers dream to visit the region and immerse yourself in pate, pinot and pastries.

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2022 Pierre Girardin Bourgogne Chardonnay Eclat de Calcaire, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

Vintage:

2022

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$42.00USD

This is 100% Chardonnay from 80% Meursault, 10% Volnay, and 10% Pommard sites. It was surprising how big and rich this wine is. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has grapefruit, lemon creme and some peach notes. Full bodied. Light tannins. Some acidity. On the palate, lemon cream, vanilla, spice and slight minerality. Good finish. It drinks well on its own and would work well with Salmon in a rich cream sauce. Drink over the next five to eight years.

2019 Maurice Écard Bourgogne Chardonnay, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$20.00USD

This is a nice easy going French Chardonnay (listed on the label). Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has pears and apples with a slight note of almonds. Light bodied. Crisp and clean. On the palate, green apples with a slight minerality. Nice balance. Good finish. This is refreshing and should be popular among fans of all styles of Chardonnay. This should be consumed over the next couple of years. It drinks well on its own and will work well with salads and seafoods.

2021 Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Blanc Les Saussots, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

Vintage:

2021

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$40.00USD

A really nice value in French Chardonnay. Gold/green in color, clear and bright. The nose has red apples, good minerality and a touch of spice. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, no hard edges. Very smooth with apples and minerals. Long finish. Nice on its own, but better with food. Pepper crusted Tuna steaks would be nice. Drink over the next seven to ten years.

2022 Trénel Mâcon Villages Vin de Bourgogne, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

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