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Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs5 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

With cheese

Cervelle de canut Our pick French Wikipedia suggests a white wine, Chardonnay, with it. Beaujolais Blanc is Chardonnay, and a fresh, high-acid bottle answers the shallot, herbs and vinegar of the dish. Saint-Félicien Our pick A creamy, lightly salted cow's milk cheese under a white bloom, on the Lyon cheese board according to French Wikipedia. Beaujolais Blanc, a fresh Chardonnay with high acidity, cuts the richness of the melting paste. Rigotte de Condrieu Our pick INAO's own match is the white wine of the neighbouring Condrieu AOP, which is not a Beaujolais wine. For a Beaujolais glass, a crisp, high-acid Beaujolais Blanc suits the hazelnut and whey notes of a small goat's cheese.

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. 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.

  1. 1998Vissoux Beaujolais Blanc first bottled from Pierres Dorées Chardonnay

Facts

Producer
Domaine du Vissoux (Pierre-Marie Chermette) · visiting guide
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.

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