Wines
of the Week:
Springtime Sips from Chablis for $25 or Less
Given
their signature refreshing acidity, the wines
of Chablis go ever so nicely with warm afternoon
and evenings, especially when one is enjoying a delectable spread
of seafood. So here are four palate pleasers available for $25
or less. Cheers!
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Domaine
Du Colombier 2014 Petit Chablis
Winery:
Domaine Du Colombier
Grape(s): 100%
Chardonnay
Region: Burgundy, France
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of peaches, citrus fruits, and limestone greets
the senses. Flavors of pear, peach, and citrus fruits
mingle with traces of minerals on the palate. A crisp,
clean wine with a mouth-watering acidity, match it up
with grilled halibut.
Rating: 89 |
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Gilbert
Picq 2014 Chablis
Winery:
Gilbert Picq
Grape(s): 100%
Chardannay
Region: Burgundy, France
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromas of green apples and limes come together with notes
of wet stone and citrus peal on the nose. With a sip,
flavors of apples and citrus fruits interweave with chalky
mineral highlights and orange zest. A fresh acidity and
lively flavors make this wine a good match for your favorite
shell fish.
Rating: 89 |
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William
Fevre 2014 "Champs Royaux" Chablis
Winery:
William Fevre
Grape(s): 100%
Chardannay
Region: Burgundy, France
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Bright citrus fruits and tart apples mingle with lively
minerals on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of granny
smith apple, lemon, and lime that are framed by a robust
mineral backbone. A bright wine with a zesty acidity,
match it up with sole baked in a brown butter sauce.
Rating: 90 |
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Jean-Marc
Brodcard 2014 Petit Chablis
Winery:
Jean-Marc
Brodcard
Grape(s): 100%
Chardannay
Region: Burgundy, France
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromatics of lemons, grapefruits, and limes are accented
by whispers of minerals on the nose. The palate reveals
flavors of vivid citrus fruits along with notes of minerals.
A wine with plenty of zip, open a bottle next time you
have an Asian-style Shrimp stir-fry.
Rating: 89 |
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Credit: quivis* via Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND
By
Jason Barlow
96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will do so over the coming years
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