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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 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 in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 2015: Beaujolais Blanc first bottled at Domaine Romain Zordan
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Romain Zordan · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Beaujolais Blanc
What does Beaujolais Blanc taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a short finish. Zordan's Beaujolais Blanc from unoaked Chardonnay: light and crisp with white-peach and citrus-blossom freshness, clean mineral finish.
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?
Quenelles de brochet sauce nantua is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Moules marinières and Chèvre frais aux herbes. Fresh, unoaked Chardonnay is the classic Lyon match for delicate pike quenelles.
What grapes are in Beaujolais Blanc?
The blend is Chardonnay. The wine is classified as Beaujolais AOC.
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