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David Williams, The Observer, 14 August 2011
(Oldham Evening Chronicle, 22nd February 2011)
About this WINE
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or.
Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.
It is quantitatively important in California and Australia, is widely planted in Chile and South Africa, and is the second most widely planted grape in New Zealand. In warm climates Chardonnay has a tendency to develop very high sugar levels during the final stages of ripening and this can occur at the expense of acidity. Late picking is a common problem and can result in blowsy and flabby wines that lack structure and definition.
Recently in the New World, we have seen a move towards more elegant, better- balanced and less oak-driven Chardonnays, and this is to be welcomed.
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Most Exciting Value White
I love the enticing crisp, mineral character of this wine which cuts through the delicious dense and vibrant fruit. The finish is impressively long for this level and very refreshing – it is one of the very best Bourgogne Blancs of the vintage
(David Jones, Fine Wine Sales Advisor)
This Bourgogne Blanc comes from Château de Puligny-Montrachet ’s front garden! With delicious fresh fruit, a little touch of pineapple on the nose, balanced acidity and good persistence for a generic white Burgundy, this should be enjoyed this summer and the next.
(Jasper Morris MW, BBR Burgundy Buyer)
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