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Ahhh…..Burgundy, for me, is the most magical place for grape growing in the World.  And Montrachet, while definitely not your bargain white, is well worth the expense for the elated feeling you get from each sip.  Of course you have to be careful with Burgundy because there is a lot of crapolla out there, and nothing’s worse than spending your hard earned cash for crap.  I have found there can be some reliable producers and négociants out there, (The larger old-style négociant- Labouré-Roi being one of them) that won’t cost you a mortgage payment for a single bottle.  And while the 2004 vintage wasn’t a standout, the whites faired far better than the reds, especially in the ares of Meursault, Puligny and Chassagne.

Here’s my tasting notes on the Labouré-Roi 04 Puligny-Montrachet (Burgundy, France) $36.99: 

French buttered, slighty poached, spiced pears with a vanilla custard sauce scattered with toasted sliced almonds on the nose.  Medium to Full bodied with a coating of zesty custard in the mouth. The balanced acidity pops up mid palate and starts bouncing off the tongue in all different angles. The long finish feels and tastes like creme anglaise sauced and toasted pebbles.  CLOUD 9!!!  There is nothing in the World like a good White Burgundy……

Parings: 

This beauty paired extremely well with the French Chanterelles

 in a Madeira cream sauce and the Vivaneau: Seared Snapper with crisp polenta, creamy leek fondue, and lemongrass scented chicken jus at bibou BYOB (1009 South 8th St. Phladelphia, PA 19147)

 

Filed under: Sips, Wine Tagged: | 2004 White Burgundy, Burgundy, Laboure-Roi, Montrachet, Reasonable White Burgundy