La Grande Roche Montagny 1er Cru Chardonnay

Wednesday Wine Committee “Founder’s Day”, honoring those who started this tradition back in the ‘70s. What an incredible group and tradition they started!

Probably the most difficult wine of the day in terms of guessing blind. I bounced between Viognier or Chablis. Very pale in the glass. Little bit of sweet mint on the nose but it was faint. Not oaky or buttery at all on the palate. Semi flinty and mineral driven.

Light yellow color. Bright apple and pear fruit. Hint of white flowers on the nose. A touch of saline and white pepper on the finish. Ample body and a bit on the leesy side. Seriously good value for a Premier Cru White Burgundy.

Meh... kinda bland.

Closed right now. I’m going to give it the benefit of thinking it needs more time to come together. Great acidity, beautiful crisp acidity and flavors of pears and peach. There’s not much mud palate or finish. But a lot of gorgeous acidity and minerality. Maybe I just needed a lobster roll with it?

Buttery with nicely balanced acidity.

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