In the glass
What it pairs with
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Fruits de mer plateau
Crisp mineral Chardonnay is a natural match for mixed seafood. -
Chèvre chaud sur mesclun
White Beaujolais acidity and freshness work beautifully with warm goat's cheese salad. -
Filets de sole
Light, mineral Chardonnay complements delicate sole without dominating.
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. Fruits de mer plateau, Chèvre chaud sur mesclun, Filets de sole. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Chermette's Beaujolais Blanc uses Chardonnay from the limestone-golden soils of the Pierres Dorées zone, vinified in a blend of tank and old barrel for freshness and restraint.
- 1998 — Vissoux Beaujolais Blanc first bottled from Pierres Dorées Chardonnay
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine du Vissoux (Pierre-Marie Chermette)
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Classification
- Beaujolais Blanc AOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel and old barrel blend
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Beaujolais Blanc
What does Beaujolais Blanc taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Vissoux's Chardonnay from Pierres Dorées limestone soils: precise, mineral-driven Beaujolais Blanc with white peach and chalky freshness in the understated house style.
When should I drink Beaujolais Blanc?
Drink 2-5 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?
Fruits de mer plateau is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chèvre chaud sur mesclun and Filets de sole. Crisp mineral Chardonnay is a natural match for mixed seafood.
What grapes are in Beaujolais Blanc?
The blend is Chardonnay. The wine is classified as Beaujolais Blanc AOC.