Beaujolais Blanc

In the glass

What it pairs with

• Quenelles de brochet sauce nantua
  Fresh, unoaked Chardonnay is the classic Lyon match for delicate pike quenelles.
• Moules marinières
  Crisp acidity and light body cut through the mussel cream broth.
• Chèvre frais aux herbes
  Citrus-mineral white Chardonnay pairs naturally with fresh herb-rolled 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. Quenelles de brochet sauce nantua, Moules marinières, Chèvre frais aux herbes. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Zordan's Beaujolais Blanc uses Chardonnay planted in the granite-clay soils of the Villages zone, vinified without wood for a clean, crisp expression.

1. 2015 — Beaujolais Blanc first bottled at Domaine Romain Zordan

Facts

Producer

Domaine Romain Zordan

Grapes

Chardonnay

Classification

Beaujolais AOC

Oak

Stainless steel

ABV

12.5%

Price

€12-16 at retail

Drinking window

1-3 from vintage

First vintage

2015

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