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Less than 500 cases of this exceptional Prestige Cuvee White Burgundy were produced. The grapes are sourced from a single vineyard in the Cote de Nuits which is traditionally a red wine region. The soil in this vineyard however is well suited to Chardonnay and the vines average 40 years of age. The grapes are all hand picked and hand selected before pressing and fermentation. The wine is aged on the lees for 8 months ...
Surprising Chardonnay
By elephant
from conway, ar on 11/14/2008
from conway, ar on 11/14/2008
Gift:
No
Pairs Well With:
Cheese, Poultry, Seafood
Pros:
Balanced, Clean, Clear, Smooth
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The misleading label might make you think this is a table wine. Actually, it is an excellent chardonnay from the Gevrey-Chambertin region, with hints of Montrachet (Chassagne, not Puligny nor Batard). It goes best with cheeses (boursin, havarti, camembert, Pont Leveque), and slightly less well with Brie.[$]
2006 Domaine JP Marchand a Bit Weak
By elephant
from conway AR on 10/13/2008
from conway AR on 10/13/2008
Gift:
No
Pairs Well With:
Poultry, Seafood
Pros:
Clean, Clear
Cons:
Off Odors, Thin
Best Uses:
After Dinner
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Spoiled by the Montrachet family of whites, we found this chardonnay just not quite up to snuff.
It's Good
By TomT from KY on 4/24/2008
from KY on 4/24/2008
Pairs Well With:
Poultry
Pros:
Big
Cons:
early finish
Best Uses:
Dinner
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
We use the wine as a dinner wine.