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Chardonnay La Village, Domain de la Métairie d'Alon '16
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- Published: 21 November 2017 21 November 2017
A soft round texture with mouth coating buttery body. There's a touch of citrus, a slither of honey, vanilla, well balanced with acidity lending structure and leading to a very pleasant tapered finish.
Lovely with panfried onions, garlic, fennel, sprouts, seasoned with rosemary and salt and pepper, thrown over baked potatoes. Would love to try with pigeon or guinea fowl.
Smash’n’grab wine tip: Errazuriz Estate Series Chardonnay 2016
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- Published: 03 October 2017 03 October 2017
There is no doubt about the quality of winemaking that Errazuriz are rightly known for and this chardonnay is a great smash and grab choice. Pairs brilliantly with hard cheeses such as the Gorge cheddar or the organic Comte AOC that I had here.
This has all the usual fresh citrus notes on opening but as it breathes becomes rounded and fuller with a delicious caramel flavour and a lovely touch of oak. The only thing that disappointed about this bottle was that I only had one!
This wine would also pair very well with Autumnal dishes such as mushroom risotto or roast partridge.
£10.45 from Majestic or Asda
Chateau Toutigeac 2016 Bordeaux Blanc Review
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- Published: 22 September 2017 22 September 2017
Chateau Toutigeac from Bordeaux offers fabulous easy drinking style often at great value. I chilled the bottle right down in the fridge and then let it adjust to the room temperature when opened. Thus cool snappy and crisp soon opens up to become a compote passion fruit, citrus and a touch of peach. The blend of grapes means a compote of styles that are well balanced, as we might expect from Bordeaux!
Great wine to enjoy on its own or with a bowl of green olives and loud music after work.
50% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. 12% abv. 75cl.
£7.99
Dourthe No. 1, Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux 2015
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- Published: 26 July 2016 26 July 2016
Bring out the salads, bring out the oysters, the prawns sizzling in olive oil, garlic and parsley. Then bring out a chilled bottle of the elegant and refreshing Dourthe No.1 sauvignon blanc from Bordeaux!
White wines from Galicia: Ribeiro DO, Albarino and Godello
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- Published: 30 September 2017 30 September 2017
The wild and rocky landscape in Galicia stretches around the north-west corner of Spain, a vast spread lucious green forested river valleys called rias. The towns, hewn out of solid limestone, are for the most part very sleepy, except for during the fiestas when locals swarm into town squares and tapas bars in search of fun, food and beverage.
In the mood for white Rioja? Try Cune's Contino Blanco 2014
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- Published: 01 September 2016 01 September 2016
Laure Colombo: La Belle De Mai 2012, Saint Peray
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- Published: 23 May 2016 23 May 2016
Laure Colombo is the daughter of esteemed Cornas / Rhone producer, Jean-Luc Colombo. As the head winemaker, Laure has a strong connection with the terroir that she is working with.
This is film is a great intro to both Laure & La Belle De Mai 2012, named as a tribute to her Grandmother who from her restaurant in Marseille, handed down her love of fine food & wine.
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