13 February 2012 2008 Maison Faiveley Bourgogne Blanc

2008 Maison Faiveley Bourgogne Blanc

February 13, 2012 By

The pale yellow color of this French Burgundy is deceiving.  On the nose, it shows bright lemony and freshly cut grass aromas.  In the mouth, it’s bright and crisp with Meyer lemon and Asian pear flavors.

Pairings:  Salmon tartare, sauteed white-flesh fish, white pizza.

Style: White

Grape Type(s): Chardonnay

Region: Burgundy, France

Around $19

 

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25 February 2011 2007 Pouilly Fuisse Les Souvelles Marnay Sorelles

2007 Pouilly Fuisse Les Souvelles Marnay Sorelles

February 25, 2011 By

This French Chardonnay is bright golden yellow in the glass and just pretty to look at.  The nose is floral with Meyer lemon notes.  In the mouth, this Pouilly Fuissé is nutty with ripe pear / golden apple and a pleasant level of minerality.  The finish lingers.  Paired this Chardonnay with grilled diver scallops over risotto and it was super.

I’m not a fan of huge buttery Chardonnays, but this wine is light and refreshing enough to convince me to make it part of my repertoire.

Around $25.

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