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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 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

Medium-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 Chardonnay

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. 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.

  1. 1994Terres Dorées first releases the Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay from Pierres Dorées

Facts

Producer
Domaine Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun) · visiting guide
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.

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