A SEASHELL IN A GLASS
Surely Chablis is one of the greatest expressions of chardonnay in the world !
Chablis is keenly influenced by its soil from an ancient region that was a seabed some 150 million years ago. The result is a wine characterized by citrus and white flower aromas with dry, lean, light-bodied flavors of citrus, pear, flint-like minerality and high-acidity.
A perfect wine to be chilled in case of warm and hot days. It can be enjoyed on itself or paired with light meats, fish, shellfish, seafood and salad. Basically it covers the full spectrum of summer foods !
Today we suggest you a selection of Chablis available on our shelves. The prices are incredibly affordable and the wine ... what to say? Fantastique !
Let's start with the big format always handy in case of informal parties or special occasion !
Domaine Billaud-Simon, Chablis "Tete d'Or", 2010 £57.95
'Complex and multifaceted bouquet of wine is woven from pure flavors of lemon, grapefruit, pears, peaches and grapes with interweaving notes of flowers, vanilla and herbs.'
Domaine des Malandes, Chablis vielles vignes, tour du roy , 2010 £39.95
'Pure, crystalline with a touch of oak mellow in a rich and ripe structure.'
The following two bottles comes from the same producer … Nicolas Potel. His hallmark is to make wines which respect both their vineyard provenance and the style of the vintage while remaining attractively priced.
The two wines we suggest you today are :
Petit Chablis, 2012 £11.95
'Crystalline appearance , with a colour of rye straw, this dry white wine develops aromas of white blossom mingled with citrus notes over a mineral base.'
Chablis 1er Cru, le Montmains, 2012 £18.95
'Straightforward. The immediate impression is quite lively followed by a rush of aromas such as grapefruit and orange peel. A light honey and spice touch is reminiscent of ginger.'
Come and try them all ! www.grandcruco.com
Cheers !