It may be overcast and a little drizzly today, but last week it was warm and sunny and today marks the beginning of Spring. As far as I'm concerned, it's suddenly white wine weather and I couldn't be more excited about that (and all the other fun things that this time of year brings).
I have been enjoying some lovely French wines recently. I will always promote my home state and support my local vintners, but the wines coming out of France (and Italy and Spain, etc.) and their prices are very attractive indeed. Everyone loves a good value, especially with April 15th is looming in the near future (the unfortunate part about this time of year).
At $20/bottle, the 2010 Macon-Chaintre from Dominique Cornin is a tasty White Burgundy with beautiful fruit and fullness. Aromas of green apple, tangy tangerine, and white flowers greet the nose. Quince and lime zest dance along the taste buds with stunning acidity. The mid-palate and finish mellow out a little, giving way to deeper notes of butter and spice. Although it's not an "oak bomb" or super-buttery, it is rich enough to appeal to California Chardonnay drinkers.
This wine is incredibly refreshing yet voluptuous and pairs well with anything salty. Last week, it was a bag of root vegetable chips. This past Sunday night, it was a salmon fillet with asparagus and pesto pasta. Yum!
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