In the glass
What it pairs with
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Poulet à la crème de la mère Blanc
Cream-enriched Bresse chicken sauce matches the wine's gentle richness and acidity. -
Sole meunière
The wine's citrus-butter character echoes the classic meunière sauce. -
Scallops with cauliflower purée
Chalky mineral Chardonnay is a natural match for scallop sweetness.
How to serve Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay
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. Poulet à la crème de la mère Blanc, Sole meunière, Scallops with cauliflower purée. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Jean-Paul Brun's Beaujolais Blanc draws on the unique golden-limestone terroir of the Pierres Dorées sub-zone in southern Beaujolais, a distinct expression of Chardonnay rarely seen at this appellation level.
- 1994 — Terres Dorées first releases the Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay from Pierres Dorées
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Classification
- Beaujolais Blanc AOC
- Oak
- Old barrels and stainless steel blend
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €16-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1994
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay
What does Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Terres Dorées' Chardonnay from the golden limestone of Pierres Dorées: between Mâcon and Chablis in character, with peach-blossom freshness, chalky mineral and restrained richness.
When should I drink Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay?
Drink 2-7 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 Chardonnay?
Poulet à la crème de la mère Blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meunière and Scallops with cauliflower purée. Cream-enriched Bresse chicken sauce matches the wine's gentle richness and acidity.
Is Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay 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 Chardonnay?
The blend is Chardonnay. The wine is classified as Beaujolais Blanc AOC.