I am a big fan of white Burgundy, but unfortunately it can be expensive and sometimes, when bought from a retailer, isn't quite ready.
Tonight we have:
Name Louis Latour Pouilly-Vinzelles "en Paradis"
Vintage 2006
Country France
Region Burgundy, Maconnais
Grape Chardonnay
% Alc 13%
Price £10.99 (probably on a buy 2 deal)
Source Majestic Wine
Burgundy is a difficult place to understand for the beginner and experienced alike, this AC is in the Macon, just next to the famous Pouilly Fuisse ... Never mind; I might write about this at some point when I understand a little more.
This is a white Burgundy in the "rich" style. Has apricot-y fruit notes and all those hazlenutty and waxy overtones that come with full white burgundy. it is rich and mouth filling with a good length. Lets be clear though - it's not an unctuous full on mouth filler, as it retains a lemony acid to make it appealing and fresh, in a thoroughly burgers way; not to be mistaken for Sauvignon zing. this was better with food, home made salmon fishcakes, in this case.
Let me not mince, this is good. If I was to be over critical, it would take a couple more years in the bottle and be very good.
Enjoyed here. Next time I might buy couple and cellar some.
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