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Chardonnay 101
A discussion of the differences between Burgundian and California Chardonnay. Neil tastes a glass from Sonoma Coast’s Fort Ross and one from Cave de Lugny in Burgundy.
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Got to say I like the Burgundian style much better. When I first started drinking wine I purposely stayed away from chardonnay’s of all kinds because I thought they were all “Old School Cali” styled, meaning lots of oak and significant amount of malo. Then a few years ago I finally tried a Burgundian chradonnay and fell in love. Personally I have an affinity to St. Veran area chard’s. The Joseph Drouhin St. Veran is an excellent $15 bottle that me and my wife enjoy all the time. The Macon and Chablis can have too much minerality to them, so I don’t drink them much unless I am eating briny seafood (especially oysters).
Hey Aaron: I’ve got to tell you, sometimes the minearality works for me… even without food. I’m going to try the JD st. Veran.. Thanks for the suggestion!