This white burgundy from the Cotes du Beaune (north of Lyon) is a great value and a good example of French/California contrast in 100% chardonnay wines. The 'Les Champlains' was two-thirds barrel fermented and one-third stainless steel fermented.
The nose offers a lot to the drinker, beginning with pears and apples, and finishing with sweet apple blossoms, other floral notes, and a touch of both a minty freshness and wet gritty earth. The flavors evolve into this brilliant mixture over the course of about 20 minutes in the glass with occasional swirling.
The palate begins with crisp clean apple flavors, including both its acidity and sweetness. The midpalate is slightly sweeter, and the pears and floral notes make their reappearance. The finish is long and intentionally acidic once again, but there is a soothing oaky flavor that relaxes the palate and prepares the drinker for the next sip.
Retail: $18
Rating: 91
I would recommend this to all chardonnay drinkers who would like to try something a bit different, a little sharper and less buttery than the typical California chardonnay. Tasty tasty!...especially for <$20 white burgundy grapes. I had this by the glass at Bin 71 in Manhattan; I would recommend visiting Bin 71 for great paninis, great service and a fantastic wine list.
I would recommend this to all chardonnay drinkers who would like to try something a bit different, a little sharper and less buttery than the typical California chardonnay. Tasty tasty!...especially for <$20 white burgundy grapes. I had this by the glass at Bin 71 in Manhattan; I would recommend visiting Bin 71 for great paninis, great service and a fantastic wine list.
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