Saturday, January 9, 2010

A Lovely Bottle of Chardonnay Bubbles

A great introduction to the world of blanc de blancs in champagne! Blanc de blancs (BdB) is champagne made with 100% chardonnay grapes – no blending with any other grape varietal of any sort.

NV Paul Goerg Blanc de Blancs Brut
The Paul Goerg BdB gives off an impressive nose: full of green apples, almonds, and other citrus; definitely includes some bread like toast aromas as well. I also get hints of honey and floral scents towards the end. Palate full of almonds and juicy white fruits; mostly green apple dominating the core tart flavors with pears contributing to the sweetness. Great balance; medium finish with plenty of bubbles! Very crisp champagne indeed – not as dry as usual bruts out there. Priced at $25, a lovely bottle of chardonnay bubbles for anyone who wishes to venture into the world of blanc de blancs! 91+ pts

Note: Will try again in 12-24 months

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