Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishshort
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryShort finish

What it pairs with

  • Salade de chèvre chaud
    Light, mineral white Beaujolais with warm goat's cheese salad is a Lyonnais bistro staple.
  • Poisson meunière
    Clean acidity and light body complement pan-fried river fish.
  • Asperges sauce mousseline
    Fresh, unoaked Chardonnay is a natural match for asparagus.

How to serve Beaujolais Blanc

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Salade de chèvre chaud, Poisson meunière, Asperges sauce mousseline. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Nugues added Chardonnay to their range in 2000 using a small parcel of limestone-clay vines in the Lancié zone.

  1. 2000: Domaine des Nugues first bottles Beaujolais Blanc from estate Chardonnay

Facts

Producer
Domaine des Nugues · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay
Classification
Beaujolais Blanc AOC
Oak
Stainless steel
ABV
12.5%
Price
€11-15 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Frequently asked about Beaujolais Blanc

What does Beaujolais Blanc taste like?

Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a short finish. Nugues' unoaked Beaujolais Blanc: straightforward, clean Chardonnay with pear and citrus freshness for early drinking.

When should I drink Beaujolais Blanc?

Drink 1-3 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Beaujolais Blanc?

Salade de chèvre chaud is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Poisson meunière and Asperges sauce mousseline. Light, mineral white Beaujolais with warm goat's cheese salad is a Lyonnais bistro staple.

What grapes are in Beaujolais Blanc?

The blend is Chardonnay. The wine is classified as Beaujolais Blanc AOC.

Tags

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