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As one of the most popular grapes for growing and consuming, Chardonnay can be made in a wide range of styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. These styles can vary from a sparkling Blanc de Blanc, or fresh fermented in stainless steel, to rich and creamy white wine aged in oak barrels. While Chardonnay can flourish in many environments, in its homeland of Burgundy, it can produce some of the most remarkable and longest-lived examples. Whereas from California it can produce both oaky, buttery styles as well as leaner, European-inspired wines. A Somm secret: the Burgundy subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style with high levels of acidity. Most people who do not like oaky/buttery Chardonnay may likely enjoy Chablis.
Notable regions for this grape include Burgundy (and Chablis) in France; Central Coast, Napa, and Sonoma in California; and Western Australia.
When pairing with meals, consider the characteristics, flavors, and acidity of your food first. You always want to try to match the same characteristics and intensities with your wine. No-brainer pairing options include seafood, salads, and white meat. Chardonnay, with its vast versatility, is everyone’s best friend.
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$73.00Made by one of Burgundy’s most respected producers, this bottle is ideal for those who appreciate well-made Burgundy Chardonnay with a perfect balance of power and finesse. Santenay, known for its full-bodied whites, pairs wonderfully with a wide range of dishes thanks to the balance of richness and acidity in the wine. Enjoy with grilled scallops, lobster, roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes, and soft cheeses like Brie or goat cheese.
Biodynamic farming practices, hand-harvested 30+ year-old vines, native yeast fermentation and aged for 12 months in barrel (12% new).
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$80.00
Fruit for this 1er cru White Burgundy comes from the highest vineyard site in Maranges (avg. 30 years in age). This is a sneaky premier cru that I think would keep an eye on. It may be the best valued Burgundy on the market.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation and aged for 12 months in barrel.
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$36.00Chablis is a staple at Argaux. So when we decide to add a new one to the book, you better believe we have done our homework. This particular bottle was chosen after it won a blind tasting against 17 different bottles of Chablis. We invited our top Chablis clients to join us for the battle and this wine was voted #1. Enough said. It is a must-try.
Organic farming practices, native yeast fermentation, aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks for 11 months and filtered before bottling (no fining).
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$300.00This wine comes from 50-year-old vines grown in 30cm of soil before hitting pure chalk. The vineyard sits at 300m altitude, the highest altitude section of Folatieres, just beneath “La Truffière.” Aged for 12 months in barrel + 6 months in tank.
Sustainable farming practices, hand-harvested, and native yeast fermentation.
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$145.00Marc and Alexandre Bachelet are the talk of the town. If you want to get your hands on Burgundy’s next big thing, we’d jump on these while you still can. This wine comes from 30+ year old vines located in Puligny Montrachet. Aged for 12 months in barrel + 6 months in tank
Sustainable farming practices, hand-harvested, and native yeast fermentation.
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$64.00The Bachelet brothers have become Burgundy superstars for their ability to craft crystalline, terroir-driven wines that dramatically overdeliver for their appellation. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrel + 6 months in tank. Enjoy with salmon with beurre blanc sauce or a lemon herbed chicken.
Sustainable farming practices, hand-harvested, and native yeast fermentation.
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