What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bass with fennel
Organic, mineral Beaujolais Blanc suits delicate white fish. -
Mussel and cream soup
Chardonnay-based white Beaujolais is natural with mussel-cream combinations. -
Goat cheese soufflé
The wine's fresh acidity and light oak character suit baked goat cheese.
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. Grilled sea bass with fennel, Mussel and cream soup, Goat cheese soufflé. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Jean-Paul Thevenet's Beaujolais Blanc is a Chardonnay-based white wine, a less common offering from the appellation. Produced with the same organic, low-sulfur approach as the red cuvees.
- 2010 — Beaujolais Blanc first produced from Chardonnay parcels in the southern Beaujolais zone
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Jean-Paul Thevenet
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Classification
- Beaujolais Blanc AOC
- Oak
- Old oak foudres or cement vats; low sulfur
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Beaujolais Blanc
When should I drink Beaujolais Blanc?
Drink 1-5 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?
Grilled sea bass with fennel is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mussel and cream soup and Goat cheese soufflé. Organic, mineral Beaujolais Blanc suits delicate white fish.
Is Beaujolais Blanc vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Beaujolais Blanc?
The blend is Chardonnay. The wine is classified as Beaujolais Blanc AOC.