again, with burgundy one thinks of the grand cru and premier cru vineyards of the cote d'or and the cote de beaune but burgundy is a complex region with countless terrior and "climat." this is another small production wine from a long time family producer, 4 generations. the chardonnay grapes for this wine come from a small plot in saint veran and are vinified in steel tanks then aged in oak for 10 months, 25% of this is new oak. specifically, the parcel is 2.7 hectacres of chalky clay soil in the chasselas, in the saint veran aoc.
the wine opens with a floral nose and is immediately attractive. it is a pale yellow. the taste is pears and green apples with a hint of honey, the vanilla of the oak is subtle. the finish is steely with well balanced acidity. over 18 months i had several bottles of this wine and found it consistently enjoyable. i have had other offerings by this producer and i have found them equally pleasing. this white pairs well with white meats, pasta, and fish. it stands up to spice but does not overwhelm a sublime cream sauce. it can be paired with a variety of cheeses as part of a cheese course.
the wine is DOMAINE DANIEL PELLIER SAINT VERAN "EN MESSIE," 2006. i cannot locate this specific wine any longer, but the more recent vintages from this producer are consistent with this wine and i would recommend them without reservation as a safe and reliable wine at an extremely reasonable cost. this is another one of those producers to whom this blog is dedicated: small production, high quality, consistent quality, and reasonable cost. i hope to visit this producer during my next trip to france.
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