Beaujolais Blanc by Domaine des Nugues

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.

Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
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.

2000 — Domaine des Nugues first bottles Beaujolais Blanc from estate Chardonnay

Facts

Producer: Domaine des Nugues
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.

Beaujolais Blanc