Recommendation: A MEMORABLE white burgundy.
Winery/Producer: Francois Carillon; Puligny-Montrachet, France.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay.
Geographic Region, Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet, France.
Vintage: 2013
Price: $59.95
Purchased From: Woodland Hills Wine Company, Woodland Hills, California.
Paired With: Seared Ali tuna, brown rice, roasted Brussels sprouts.
Tasting:
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He said: Chilled before drinking. Crystal clear, Very, very light wheat straw color. Light pear, lime and honeydew melon aromas with hints of floral. Smooth, with a slightly creamy and chalky mouth-feel; layers of rich ripe fruit flavors that give a subtle intensity to the taste. A WOW finish changes to delicious acidity, slight tartness and lots of smooth melon. In a word…this was SPECTULAR white burgundy. It may have lacked a strong bouquet, but made up for it with perfect balance and layers of flavors that went on and on. A MEMORABLE white burgundy that was as good as it gets paired the seared tuna and OUTSTANDING drinking alone. It was just plain jumping up and down good!!!
She said: Light yellow green color, clear and sparkling, sparse slow moving legs. The aroma was mild but the flavor blossomed out into mouthful of tastes that were enhanced by a creamy mouthfeel without sweetness, a light body, smoothness, and a long finish that teased the palate with its delicacy. It went well with the diner, especially the tuna, and I would recommend it and buy it again although it was far from a bargain wine.
Alcohol: 13%
UPC Code: NA
Imported by: NA
Photo from Domaine Francois Carillon.